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Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Announced January 2009
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX7V Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX7V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and HX7V (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was brought out 3 years earlier than the HX7V which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FZ28 matches up against the HX7V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Sony HX7V

 FZ28 HX7V 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Panasonic FZ28

 HX7V FZ28 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 30 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Sony HX7V

 FZ28 HX7V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ28 comes with physical dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ28 and the HX7V.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ28 and HX7V is 72 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ28 and HX7V.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony HX7V to render extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography details
Sony HX7V Portrait photography details
35
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Sports photography camera
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX7V Landscape photography highlights
40
focusing manually
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
42
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging info
Sony HX7V Vlogging info
24
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
32
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Sony HX7V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-15 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 417 gr (0.92 lbs) 208 gr (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 27 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 17.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 79 not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $599 $499