FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FZ28
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Alternative Name is FinePix AX355
(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

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview
Following is a thorough review of the FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic FZ28, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The AX350 was brought out 24 months after the FZ28 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the AX350 grades vs the FZ28 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FZ28 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix AX350 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm AX350 Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Panasonic FZ28
AX350 | FZ28 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the FujiFilm AX350
FZ28 | AX350 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic FZ28
AX350 | FZ28 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AX350 comes with physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ28 has proportions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).
Check the FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic FZ28 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the AX350 and the FZ28.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the AX350 and FZ28 is 94 and 72 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the AX350 and FZ28.
Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the FujiFilm AX350 to give extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger AX350 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix AX350 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 |
Also Known as | FinePix AX355 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-01-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 33-165mm (5.0x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-4.4 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168 gr (0.37 lbs) | 417 gr (0.92 lbs) |
Dimensions | 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 27 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 17.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 79 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 180 photos | - |
Type of battery | AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $0 | $599 |