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Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony S930

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony S930 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony S930 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FZ28 versus Sony S930, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the S930 (10MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was revealed within a month of the S930 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FZ28 grades against the S930 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Sony S930

 FZ28 S930 
Display sizing2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Panasonic FZ28

 S930 FZ28 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Sony S930

 FZ28 S930 
RevealedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ28 features outer measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ28 versus Sony S930 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FZ28 against the S930.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and S930 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ28 and S930.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos although you should consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ28
Portrait photography with Sony S930
35
manual focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography features
Sony S930 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
Sports photography with Sony S930
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S930 as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ28
Landscape photography with Sony S930
40
manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
31
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.4")
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging information
Sony S930 Vlogging information
24
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (320 x 240 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Sony S930
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-15 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.4 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 1/8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
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 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 417 grams (0.92 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $599 $219