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Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched April 2015
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX90V Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic FZ28 and Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and HX90V (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was launched 7 years prior to the HX90V which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FZ28 matches up versus the HX90V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Sony HX90V

 FZ28 HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Panasonic FZ28

 HX90V FZ28 
LaunchedApril 2015January 2009More modern by 76 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Sony HX90V

 FZ28 HX90V 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ28 offers outer measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ28 and Sony HX90V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ28 and the HX90V.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ28 and HX90V is 72 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ28 and HX90V.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX90V to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography features
Sony HX90V Portrait photography features
35
manual focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
45
you can focus manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography features
Sony HX90V Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX90V Sports photography highlights
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery pack (360 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography information
Sony HX90V Travel photography information
52
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
76
better than average battery pack (360 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography information
Sony HX90V Landscape photography information
40
manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
53
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
better than average battery pack (360 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging details
Sony HX90V Vlogging details
24
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
75
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have mic jack
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Sony HX90V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-15 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 417 gr (0.92 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 27 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 17.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 79 not tested
Other
Battery life - 360 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $599 $440