Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic FZ28

Following is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm S4200 versus Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was released 3 years after the FZ28 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S4200 grades vs the FZ28 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery and Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4200 has exterior measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S4200 versus Panasonic FZ28 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 versus the FZ28.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4200 and FZ28 is 67 and 72 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4200 and FZ28.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S4200 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S4200 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.