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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Launched January 2009
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was unveiled 4 years after the FZ28 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm T550 scores versus the FZ28 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Panasonic FZ28

 Fujifilm T550 FZ28 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 49 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Fujifilm T550

 FZ28 Fujifilm T550 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic FZ28

 Fujifilm T550 FZ28 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T550 features external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has proportions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ28 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm T550 against the FZ28.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T550 and FZ28 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T550 and FZ28.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm T550 to show greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm T550 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T550
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ28
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography information
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
32
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T550
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ28
75
lighter than competition in class (136g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T550
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ28
47
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
40
you can focus manually
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Vlogging camera
35
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (136g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
24
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic FZ28
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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
Maximum 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 gr (0.30 pounds) 417 gr (0.92 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $160 $599