Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony RX10 IV

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FZ28 versus Sony RX10 IV, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the FZ28 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") boast different sensor sizes.

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The FZ28 was launched 9 years earlier than the RX10 IV and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FZ28 grades versus the RX10 IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ28 offers outer 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 RX10 IV has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ28 versus Sony RX10 IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ28 vs the RX10 IV.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and RX10 IV is 72 and 52 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ28 and RX10 IV.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FZ28 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX10 IV will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older FZ28 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.