FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FZ28
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JV100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm JV100 Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Panasonic FZ28
JV100 | FZ28 | |||
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Announced | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the FujiFilm JV100
FZ28 | JV100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Panasonic FZ28
JV100 | FZ28 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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

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.

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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
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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 |