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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(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
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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Panasonic FZ28

 AX350 FZ28 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the FujiFilm AX350

 FZ28 AX350 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic FZ28

 AX350 FZ28 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

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

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography features
29
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography highlights
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
33
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography advice
56
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
52
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography details
28
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (180 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
40
you can focus manually
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
24
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic FZ28
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
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