Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony W730

Following is a thorough review of the Panasonic FZ28 and Sony W730, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and W730 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was brought out 5 years earlier than the W730 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FZ28 scores versus the W730 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ28 features physical dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) while the Sony W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ28 vs the W730.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and W730 is 72 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ28 and W730.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W730 to render extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.