Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony W220

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony W220, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the W220 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was announced within a month of the W220 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FZ28 grades versus the W220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ28 has got outer measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony W220 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ28 and the W220.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ28 and W220 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ28 and W220.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony W220 to give you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.