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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
60
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix HS11
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 HS10 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the FujiFilm HS10 versus Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the HS10 (10MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was brought out 18 months later than the FZ28 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the HS10 scores versus the FZ28 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Panasonic FZ28

 HS10 FZ28 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2009Fresher by 18 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the FujiFilm HS10

 FZ28 HS10 

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic FZ28

 HS10 FZ28 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS10 comes with external measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has specifications of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the HS10 compared to the FZ28.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HS10 and FZ28 is 60 and 72 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The visual here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HS10 and FZ28.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images however you really should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer HS10 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography features
40
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
35
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Street photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography information
54
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (666g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Sports photography camera
42
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm HS10
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ28
45
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (666g)
MP count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm HS10
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ28
44
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
you can focus manually
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging factors
23
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
heavier than others in class (666 grams)
24
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic FZ28
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Also Known as FinePix HS11 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2009-01-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 666 grams (1.47 pounds) 417 grams (0.92 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 4 x AA -
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 Single Single
Retail pricing $900 $599