Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX400V

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic FZ28 and Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the HX400V and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FZ28 scores against the HX400V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ28 comes with exterior dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ28 and Sony HX400V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ28 versus the HX400V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ28 and HX400V is 72 and 62 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ28 and HX400V.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX400V to result in extra detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older FZ28 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.