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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2012
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was launched 3 years after the FZ28 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm S4500 scores vs the FZ28 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Panasonic FZ28

 Fujifilm S4500 FZ28 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 37 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Fujifilm S4500

 FZ28 Fujifilm S4500 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic FZ28

 Fujifilm S4500 FZ28 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4500 offers external measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ28 has proportions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ28 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 vs the FZ28.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4500 and FZ28 is 67 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4500 and FZ28.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S4500 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S4500 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography advice
35
megapixel count good (14MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S4500
Street photography with Panasonic FZ28
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors (543g)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S4500
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
32
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography features
54
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (543 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
52
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography information
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
40
has manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S4500
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ28
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competitors (543g)
24
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic FZ28
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 543 gr (1.20 pounds) 417 gr (0.92 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 life 300 shots -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $230 $599