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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
59
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Superseded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm HS35EXR
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 HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and FZ28 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was brought out 3 years after the FZ28 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR scores vs the FZ28 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Panasonic FZ28

 Fujifilm HS30EXR FZ28 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 37 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 FZ28 Fujifilm HS30EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic FZ28

 Fujifilm HS30EXR FZ28 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS30EXR provides external measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has specifications of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR against the FZ28.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and FZ28 is 59 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and FZ28.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS30EXR featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will result in extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm HS30EXR should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography advice
55
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
small sensor (1/2")
35
has manual focus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Street photography with Panasonic FZ28
55
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
small sensor (1/2")
heavier than competition in class (687g)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
33
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography highlights
51
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (687 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography features
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse function
40
has manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging highlights
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (687 grams)
24
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic FZ28
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2009-01-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 687 gr (1.51 lb) 417 gr (0.92 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 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
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $430 $599