Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony RX100 IV

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FZ28 versus Sony RX100 IV, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the FZ28 (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") posses different sensor sizing.

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The FZ28 was unveiled 7 years before the RX100 IV which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FZ28 grades against the RX100 IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ28 enjoys outer measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) while the Sony RX100 IV has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ28 versus Sony RX100 IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ28 against the RX100 IV.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and RX100 IV is 72 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ28 and RX100 IV.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FZ28 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 IV will result in more detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.