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Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Fujifilm A150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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 A150 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Fujifilm A150 versus Panasonic FZ28, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A150 was released very close to the FZ28 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm A150 grades vs the FZ28 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Panasonic FZ28

 Fujifilm A150 FZ28 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Fujifilm A150

 FZ28 Fujifilm A150 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Panasonic FZ28

 Fujifilm A150 FZ28 
LaunchedFebruary 2009January 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A150 offers exterior dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has sizing of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm A150 and the FZ28.

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A150 and FZ28 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A150 and FZ28.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you should always consider the age of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
manual focus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than others (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm A150
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
33
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than others (130 grams)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography info
27
nice screen size (3")
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
40
manual focus
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm A150
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ28
25
lighter than others (130g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
24
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A150 and Panasonic FZ28
 Fujifilm FinePix A150Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix A150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-04 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 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 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 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 417 grams (0.92 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $130 $599