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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched August 2011
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
  • Launched January 2009
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm JX370 versus Panasonic FZ28, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was revealed 2 years later than the FZ28 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm JX370 scores vs the FZ28 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Panasonic FZ28

 Fujifilm JX370 FZ28 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2009More recent by 32 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Fujifilm JX370

 FZ28 Fujifilm JX370 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Panasonic FZ28

 Fujifilm JX370 FZ28 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX370 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has sizing of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JX370 versus Panasonic FZ28 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 and the FZ28.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX370 and FZ28 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX370 and FZ28.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm JX370 to show extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm JX370 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography info
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
manual focus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others (124g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography info
31
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (190 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
32
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography features
65
lighter than others (124 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (190 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
52
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography advice
32
quite wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery pack (190 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
40
manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging factors
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than others (124 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
24
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Panasonic FZ28
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-08-11 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 files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lbs) 417 grams (0.92 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 life 190 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $159 $599