Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony W610

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic FZ28 versus Sony W610, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and W610 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was released 4 years earlier than the W610 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the FZ28 grades against the W610 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ28 offers 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) whilst the Sony W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ28 versus Sony W610 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ28 and the W610.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ28 and W610 is 72 and 97 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ28 and W610.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony W610 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.