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Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Launched February 2009
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 S1500 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm S1500 versus Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was introduced 2 months after the FZ28 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm S1500 scores vs the FZ28 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Panasonic FZ28

 Fujifilm S1500 FZ28 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Fujifilm S1500

 FZ28 Fujifilm S1500 
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Panasonic FZ28

 Fujifilm S1500 FZ28 
RevealedFebruary 2009January 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1500 has got outside measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has sizing of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 compared to the FZ28.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1500 and FZ28 is 82 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1500 and FZ28.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files but you need to take the age of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1500
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ28
19
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography highlights
51
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography features
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S1500
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ28
50
flash built-in
great zoom (396mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography information
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
40
has manual focus
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging factors
23
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
24
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Panasonic FZ28
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-17 2009-01-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-396mm (12.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.70 m (Auto ISO) 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 345 grams (0.76 lbs) 417 grams (0.92 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $599