FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ28
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
- 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Additionally referred to as FinePix S205EXR
(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
- Launched January 2009
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Below is a in-depth overview of the FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S200EXR (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the S200EXR (1/1.6") and FZ28 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S200EXR was released 7 months later than the FZ28 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S200EXR scores vs the FZ28 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Panasonic FZ28
| S200EXR | FZ28 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2009 | January 2009 | More recent by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the FujiFilm S200EXR
| FZ28 | S200EXR |
|---|
Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Panasonic FZ28
| S200EXR | FZ28 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display sizing | |
| Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm S200EXR enjoys outside measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has specifications of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S200EXR vs the FZ28.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S200EXR and FZ28 is 54 and 72 respectively.
FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S200EXR and FZ28.
Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S200EXR because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the FujiFilm S200EXR will give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger S200EXR is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model | FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 |
| Also Known as | FinePix S205EXR | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2009-07-22 | 2009-01-15 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | EXR | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.6" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 8 x 6mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 48.0mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing 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 | 3200 | 6400 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 31-436mm (14.1x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.3 | f/2.8-4.4 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.5 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.20 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) |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 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 | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 865 grams (1.91 pounds) | 417 grams (0.92 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | NP-140 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $500 | $599 |