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Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix JV150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Fujifilm JV150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic FZ28, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JV150 was unveiled 13 months after the FZ28 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm JV150 matches up versus the FZ28 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JV150 over the Panasonic FZ28

 Fujifilm JV150 FZ28 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2009More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Fujifilm JV150

 FZ28 Fujifilm JV150 
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm JV150 and Panasonic FZ28

 Fujifilm JV150 FZ28 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JV150 features exterior dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic FZ28 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 and the FZ28.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JV150 and FZ28 is 96 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JV150 and FZ28.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm JV150 to produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm JV150 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography factors
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JV150
Street photography with Panasonic FZ28
55
lighter than competition in class (126g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography advice
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
33
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition in class (126g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
52
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography factors
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
40
you can focus manually
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competition in class (126g)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
24
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JV150 and Panasonic FZ28
 Fujifilm FinePix JV150Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JV150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 417 gr (0.92 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 27
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 79
Other
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $599