Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony WX300
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Released February 2013
- Newer Model is Sony WX350

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony WX300 Overview
Below is a complete analysis of the Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The FZ28 was announced 5 years earlier than the WX300 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FZ28 scores against the WX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony WX300 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Sony WX300
FZ28 | WX300 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Panasonic FZ28
WX300 | FZ28 | |||
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Released | February 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 49 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Sony WX300
FZ28 | WX300 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ28 features exterior measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony WX300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ28 versus the WX300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ28 and WX300 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ28 and WX300.
Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony WX300 to offer you extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older FZ28 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-01-15 | 2013-02-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.4 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) | 4.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 pounds) | 166 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" 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-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $599 | $330 |