FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ28

On this page, we are comparing the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) and the HS20 EXR (1/2") and FZ28 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The HS20 EXR was unveiled 24 months after the FZ28 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the HS20 EXR grades against the FZ28 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery and Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR has got outside measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ28 has specifications of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Panasonic FZ28 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the HS20 EXR compared to the FZ28.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HS20 EXR and FZ28 is 58 and 72 respectively.

Often, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HS20 EXR and FZ28.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HS20 EXR using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will give extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer HS20 EXR will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.