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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also Known as FinePix F75EXR
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
  • Announced January 2009
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FZ28, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the F70EXR (10MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the F70EXR (1/2") and FZ28 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The F70EXR was introduced 7 months after the FZ28 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the F70EXR matches up versus the FZ28 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Panasonic FZ28

 F70EXR FZ28 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2009More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 FZ28 F70EXR 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic FZ28

 F70EXR FZ28 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F70EXR comes with external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has sizing of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the F70EXR versus the FZ28.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the F70EXR and FZ28 is 93 and 72 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the F70EXR and FZ28.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor sizes. The F70EXR features the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh easier. The fresher F70EXR will have an edge in sensor tech.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography features
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
has no RAW files
35
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Street photography with Panasonic FZ28
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2")
has no RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
32
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography factors
60
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
great zoom (270mm)
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
52
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ28
31
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
40
has manual focus
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
24
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic FZ28
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Alternative name FinePix F75EXR -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-22 2009-01-15
Body design 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 surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3616 x 2712 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 417 grams (0.92 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 27
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 79
Other
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $280 $599