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Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony WX300

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ28
(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
Sony WX300
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Sony WX300

 FZ28 WX300 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Panasonic FZ28

 WX300 FZ28 
ReleasedFebruary 2013January 2009More recent by 49 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Sony WX300

 FZ28 WX300 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX300 Portrait photography advice
35
manual focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
36
MP count decent (18MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography features
Sony WX300 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Sports photography camera
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography factors
Sony WX300 Travel photography factors
52
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition in class (166g)
MP count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography information
Sony WX300 Landscape photography information
40
manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
44
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ28
Vlogging with Sony WX300
24
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Sony WX300
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
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