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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Launched January 2009
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was introduced about the same time to the FZ28 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades vs the FZ28 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Panasonic FZ28

 Fujifilm S8100fd FZ28 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 FZ28 Fujifilm S8100fd 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic FZ28

 Fujifilm S8100fd FZ28 
IntroducedJanuary 2009January 2009Same generation
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8100fd has physical dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ28 has measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Panasonic FZ28 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd against the FZ28.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and FZ28 is 75 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8100fd and FZ28.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ28
27
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
focusing manually
supports RAW files
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Street photography with Panasonic FZ28
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography factors
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
33
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ28
53
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
52
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography highlights
35
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
40
focusing manually
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging info
24
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
24
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic FZ28
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-15 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 gr (0.89 lbs) 417 gr (0.92 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 27
DXO Color Depth score not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 79
Other
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $599