FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ28
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Panasonic FZ28
F300EXR | FZ28 | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | January 2009 | More modern by 19 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the FujiFilm F300EXR
FZ28 | F300EXR | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic FZ28
F300EXR | FZ28 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and FZ28 is 91 and 72 respectively.
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.
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
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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 |