Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FZ28

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and FZ28 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was revealed 2 years later than the FZ28 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores versus the FZ28 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has got outer measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ28 has measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic FZ28 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR compared to the FZ28.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and FZ28 is 91 and 72 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and FZ28.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will offer greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F550 EXR will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.