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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Fujifilm F200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.1) lens
  • 205g - 98 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched April 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 F200EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm F200EXR and Panasonic FZ28, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") and FZ28 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F200EXR was announced 4 months after the FZ28 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm F200EXR scores against the FZ28 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F200EXR over the Panasonic FZ28

 Fujifilm F200EXR FZ28 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Fujifilm F200EXR

 FZ28 Fujifilm F200EXR 
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm F200EXR and Panasonic FZ28

 Fujifilm F200EXR FZ28 
LaunchedApril 2009January 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F200EXR comes with outer measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm F200EXR and Panasonic FZ28 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F200EXR and the FZ28.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F200EXR and FZ28 is 93 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F200EXR and FZ28.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F200EXR having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm F200EXR will resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F200EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ28
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.6")
no RAW support
35
manual focus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Street photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.6")
no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography information
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.6")
no phase detect autofocus
33
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography details
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
52
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F200EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ28
38
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.6")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
40
manual focus
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging info
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
24
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F200EXR and Panasonic FZ28
 Fujifilm FinePix F200EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-04-30 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8 x 6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 48.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias 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 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.1 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 417 gr (0.92 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 27
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 79
Other
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $350 $599