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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
54
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

FujiFilm S200EXR
(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
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
  • Launched January 2009
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

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.

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The 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 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2009More 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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact 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.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S200EXR and FZ28 is 54 and 72 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ28
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focusing manually
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.6")
35
focusing manually
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography advice
45
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/1.6")
heavier than others in class (865g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography factors
34
excellent zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.6")
has no phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
very long zoom (436mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (865 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Landscape photography camera
34
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.6")
does not have Time Lapse function
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focusing manually
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging advice
19
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
heavier than others in class (865 grams)
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fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and Panasonic FZ28
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXRPanasonic 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