FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ28
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ28 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Panasonic FZ28
S1800 | FZ28 | |||
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Announced | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 13 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the FujiFilm S1800
FZ28 | S1800 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic FZ28
S1800 | FZ28 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
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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 |