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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix F305EXR
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is very comparable but the F300EXR (1/2") and FZ28 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The F300EXR was revealed 19 months after the FZ28 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the F300EXR scores vs the FZ28 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Panasonic FZ28

 F300EXR FZ28 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2009More modern by 19 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 FZ28 F300EXR 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic FZ28

 F300EXR FZ28 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F300EXR has got exterior measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has sizing of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic FZ28 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the F300EXR versus the FZ28.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and FZ28 is 91 and 72 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and FZ28.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The F300EXR with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the FujiFilm F300EXR will show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern F300EXR will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
35
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography advice
34
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ28
63
lighter than competition (215 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
52
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Landscape photography camera
38
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
40
focusing manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging info
30
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
24
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic FZ28
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Otherwise known as FinePix F305EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-21 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 417 grams (0.92 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $280 $599