Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FZ28

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and FZ28 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was brought out 3 years after the FZ28 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm F800EXR scores against the FZ28 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F800EXR features physical measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has proportions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic FZ28 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR compared to the FZ28.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F800EXR and FZ28 is 90 and 72 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F800EXR and FZ28.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F800EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F800EXR will show extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm F800EXR should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.