FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FZ28

Lets take a deeper look at the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic FZ28, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was manufactured 18 months after the FZ28 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the JZ500 grades versus the FZ28 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 has external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ28 has measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the JZ500 versus the FZ28.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and FZ28 is 93 and 72 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and FZ28.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the FujiFilm JZ500 to render more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer JZ500 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.