Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ28
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ28 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S4500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S4500 Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Panasonic FZ28
Fujifilm S4500 | FZ28 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 37 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Fujifilm S4500
FZ28 | Fujifilm S4500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic FZ28
Fujifilm S4500 | FZ28 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
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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 |