Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FZ28

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic FZ28, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was unveiled 3 years after the FZ28 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores against the FZ28 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery and Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX550 has exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 vs the FZ28.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and FZ28 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX550 and FZ28.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm JX550 to give extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm JX550 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.