FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FZ28

Let's look closer at the FujiFilm S1600 and Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was revealed 13 months later than the FZ28 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the S1600 matches up versus the FZ28 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1600 comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has proportions 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1600 and the FZ28.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and FZ28 is 78 and 72 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1600 and FZ28.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the FujiFilm S1600 to give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger S1600 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.