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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Later Model is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and FZ28 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was revealed 4 years after the FZ28 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR grades against the FZ28 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Panasonic FZ28

 Fujifilm HS35EXR FZ28 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 49 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 FZ28 Fujifilm HS35EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic FZ28

 Fujifilm HS35EXR FZ28 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS35EXR features outer measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having 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).

Look at the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic FZ28 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR against the FZ28.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and FZ28 is 59 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and FZ28.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS35EXR with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will show more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm HS35EXR will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Portrait photography camera
56
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2")
35
has manual focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Street photography with Panasonic FZ28
55
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2")
more heavy than competition in class (687 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography highlights
55
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery power (600 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography highlights
53
good battery power (600 per charge)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (687g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography information
53
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
good battery power (600 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2")
lack of Timelapse mode
40
has manual focus
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ28
25
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (687g)
24
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic FZ28
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 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 surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 687g (1.51 pounds) 417g (0.92 pounds)
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 life 600 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $380 $599