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Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony W370

Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony W370 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 W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony W370 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic FZ28 and Sony W370, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and W370 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was released 11 months earlier than the W370 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FZ28 grades vs the W370 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Sony W370

 FZ28 W370 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Panasonic FZ28

 W370 FZ28 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 11 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Sony W370

 FZ28 W370 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ28 enjoys exterior dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) while the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FZ28 vs the W370.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and W370 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ28 and W370.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W370 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older FZ28 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W370 as a Portrait photography camera
35
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography features
Sony W370 Street photography features
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography highlights
Sony W370 Sports photography highlights
32
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ28
Travel photography with Sony W370
52
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography information
Sony W370 Landscape photography information
40
you can focus manually
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
37
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging details
Sony W370 Vlogging details
24
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Sony W370
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-15 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 417 gr (0.92 lb) 179 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $599 $230