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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix JX355
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the FujiFilm JX350 and Panasonic FZ28, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the JX350 (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was unveiled 24 months later than the FZ28 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the JX350 grades against the FZ28 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Panasonic FZ28

 JX350 FZ28 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the FujiFilm JX350

 FZ28 JX350 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Panasonic FZ28

 JX350 FZ28 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX350 enjoys exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JX350 and Panasonic FZ28 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the JX350 vs the FZ28.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX350 and FZ28 is 95 and 72 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the JX350 and FZ28.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the FujiFilm JX350 to offer you extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern JX350 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography highlights
29
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
has manual focus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Street photography info
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography info
55
lighter than average in class (130g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography information
31
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
32
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography info
65
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
52
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JX350
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ28
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
40
has manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging details
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (130g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
24
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Panasonic FZ28
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Also called FinePix JX355 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes 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) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 417g (0.92 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 life 180 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $200 $599