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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S1880
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
  • Announced January 2009
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S1800 was launched 13 months later than the FZ28 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S1800 grades vs the FZ28 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Panasonic FZ28

 S1800 FZ28 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2009More recent by 13 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the FujiFilm S1800

 FZ28 S1800 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic FZ28

 S1800 FZ28 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1800 has physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ28 has sizing of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic FZ28 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S1800 versus the FZ28.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and FZ28 is 78 and 72 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1800 and FZ28.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the FujiFilm S1800 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern S1800 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
manual focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography features
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography features
34
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Travel photography camera
55
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
52
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1800
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ28
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Vlogging camera
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
24
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic FZ28
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Also referred to as FinePix S1880 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2009-01-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 pounds) 417g (0.92 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $180 $599