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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ305
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 JZ300 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Let's look more closely at the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FZ28, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was unveiled 13 months later than the FZ28 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the JZ300 scores versus the FZ28 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Panasonic FZ28

 JZ300 FZ28 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2009More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 FZ28 JZ300 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic FZ28

 JZ300 FZ28 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ300 features exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while 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).

Look at the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FZ28 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the JZ300 compared to the FZ28.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and FZ28 is 93 and 72 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The visual below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and FZ28.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the FujiFilm JZ300 to give you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern JZ300 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography advice
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lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
32
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ28
61
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
52
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography details
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
has manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging factors
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
24
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic FZ28
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Also called FinePix JZ305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 168g (0.37 pounds) 417g (0.92 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $180 $599