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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2990
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was announced 24 months later than the FZ28 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S2950 scores versus the FZ28 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Panasonic FZ28

 S2950 FZ28 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the FujiFilm S2950

 FZ28 S2950 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Panasonic FZ28

 S2950 FZ28 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2950 features physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has proportions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S2950 compared to the FZ28.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and FZ28 is 76 and 72 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S2950 and FZ28.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the FujiFilm S2950 to deliver more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher S2950 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
has manual focus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography details
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography details
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2950
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
47
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Travel photography camera
60
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
52
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography information
42
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
40
has manual focus
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging advice
27
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
24
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Panasonic FZ28
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Also referred to as FinePix S2990 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 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 437g (0.96 lb) 417g (0.92 lb)
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 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 life 300 pictures -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $330 $599