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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix JV105
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
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the FujiFilm JV100 versus Panasonic FZ28, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the JV100 (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was announced 13 months after the FZ28 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the JV100 grades versus the FZ28 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Panasonic FZ28

 JV100 FZ28 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the FujiFilm JV100

 FZ28 JV100 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Panasonic FZ28

 JV100 FZ28 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm JV100 enjoys outer dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ28 has specifications of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm JV100 versus Panasonic FZ28 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the JV100 compared to the FZ28.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the JV100 and FZ28 is 96 and 72 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the JV100 and FZ28.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the FujiFilm JV100 to give you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern JV100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition (126g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than competition (126 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
52
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JV100
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ28
23
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
40
you can focus manually
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competition (126 grams)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
24
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Panasonic FZ28
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Also called FinePix JV105 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 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)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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 format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 417 gr (0.92 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $99 $599