Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX50V

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic FZ28 and Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was unveiled 5 years before the HX50V and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FZ28 matches up versus the HX50V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ28 provides outside dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ28 and the HX50V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ28 and HX50V is 72 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ28 and HX50V.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX50V to give you greater detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older FZ28 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.