Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ28

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9200 was launched 5 years after the FZ28 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9200 grades versus the FZ28 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S9200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S9200 Gallery and Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9200 provides outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ28 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 compared to the FZ28.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9200 and FZ28 is 61 and 72 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9200 and FZ28.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S9200 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S9200 provides an advantage in sensor technology.