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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix T305
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
  • Launched January 2009
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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic FZ28, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the T300 (14MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The T300 was released 2 years after the FZ28 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the T300 matches up against the FZ28 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Panasonic FZ28

 T300 FZ28 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 31 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the FujiFilm T300

 FZ28 T300 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic FZ28

 T300 FZ28 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm T300 comes with outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ28 has measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic FZ28 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the T300 and the FZ28.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the T300 and FZ28 is 94 and 72 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the T300 and FZ28.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the FujiFilm T300 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent T300 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography features
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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manual focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography info
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography advice
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery (180 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm T300
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ28
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging factors
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic FZ28
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix T300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Otherwise known as FinePix T305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-19 2009-01-15
Body design Compact 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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151g (0.33 pounds) 417g (0.92 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 life 180 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $250 $599