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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
18
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix JV200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 125g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JV205
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm JV200 versus Panasonic FZ28, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the JV200 (14MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JV200 was manufactured 24 months later than the FZ28 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the JV200 scores versus the FZ28 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Panasonic FZ28

 JV200 FZ28 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the FujiFilm JV200

 FZ28 JV200 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic FZ28

 JV200 FZ28 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm JV200 has physical measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and 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).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JV200 versus Panasonic FZ28 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the JV200 versus the FZ28.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the JV200 and FZ28 is 96 and 72 respectively.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The visual here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the JV200 and FZ28.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the FujiFilm JV200 to give greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern JV200 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JV200
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ28
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than others in class (125g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography factors
29
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JV200
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ28
60
lighter than others in class (125g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
52
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JV200
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ28
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
40
focusing manually
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging features
25
lighter than others in class (125g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
24
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic FZ28
 FujiFilm FinePix JV200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Also called FinePix JV205 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-01-15
Physical type 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 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 file format Motion JPEG -
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 417 grams (0.92 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 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 Overall 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 life 180 images -
Battery type AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $49 $599