Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony TX5

Below is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FZ28 and Sony TX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is relatively similar but the FZ28 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor size.

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The FZ28 was manufactured 13 months prior to the TX5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the FZ28 grades versus the TX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ28 enjoys outer measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FZ28 and the TX5.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ28 and TX5 is 72 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ28 and TX5.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The FZ28 has the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The older FZ28 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.