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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix XP11
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP30
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 XP10 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FZ28, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the XP10 (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was released 13 months later than the FZ28 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the XP10 grades vs the FZ28 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Panasonic FZ28

 XP10 FZ28 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the FujiFilm XP10

 FZ28 XP10 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic FZ28

 XP10 FZ28 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm XP10 comes with external dimensions of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has specifications of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the XP10 and the FZ28.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XP10 and FZ28 is 95 and 72 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the XP10 and FZ28.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the FujiFilm XP10 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent XP10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Street photography camera
60
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography information
30
features tracking focus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm XP10
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ28
60
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
weather proofing
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
52
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography features
27
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
has manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition in class (135g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
24
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic FZ28
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Otherwise known as FinePix XP11 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes 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
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), 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 format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 417 gr (0.92 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 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 NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $175 $599