Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ28
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Panasonic FZ28
Fujifilm HS30EXR | FZ28 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 37 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
FZ28 | Fujifilm HS30EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic FZ28
Fujifilm HS30EXR | FZ28 | |||
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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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
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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 |