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Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony WX350

Portability
72 Imaging
32 Features
30 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
42 Features
43 Overall
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony WX350 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 WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Superseded the Sony WX300
  • Later Model is Sony WX500
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony WX350 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Panasonic FZ28 and Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was announced 6 years prior to the WX350 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FZ28 scores against the WX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Sony WX350

          

          

            
 FZ28 WX350 
Manually focus  Very exact focus
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Panasonic FZ28

          

          

            
 WX350 FZ28 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2009Newer by 61 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Sony WX350

          

          

            
 FZ28 WX350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ28 has outer measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FZ28 and Sony WX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ28 compared to the WX350.
Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ28 and WX350 is 72 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ28 and WX350.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX350 to provide extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

            Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX350 Portrait photography highlights
35
 you can focus manually
 supports RAW formats
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution (10MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
36
 good megapixels (18MP)
 supports face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Panasonic FZ28 as a Street photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
55
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (164 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography factors
Sony WX350 Sports photography factors
32
 excellent zoom range (27-486mm  18.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 low resolution (10 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
52
 amazing zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (18MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 great battery life (470 per charge)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ28
Travel photography with Sony WX350
52
 built-in flash
 quite wide (27mm)
 great reach (486mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 low resolution (10 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
 great battery life (470 CIPA)
 lighter than average (164g)
 good megapixels (18MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 great zoom (500mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic FZ28 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
40
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (27mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 low resolution (10MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 missing Timelapse recording
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (18 megapixels)
 great battery life (470 per charge)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging advice
Sony WX350 Vlogging advice
24
 quite wide (27mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external microphone jack
35
 relatively wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average (164 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Sony WX350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-15 2014-02-13
Body design 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 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) -
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 417 gr (0.92 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 27 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 17.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 79 not tested
Other
Battery life - 470 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $599 $270