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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Released 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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Fujifilm XP150 versus Panasonic FZ28, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was launched 3 years later than the FZ28 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm XP150 matches up against the FZ28 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Panasonic FZ28

 Fujifilm XP150 FZ28 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 37 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Fujifilm XP150

 FZ28 Fujifilm XP150 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic FZ28

 Fujifilm XP150 FZ28 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP150 has got outer measurements of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has proportions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 vs the FZ28.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP150 and FZ28 is 92 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP150 and FZ28.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP150 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP150 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
manual focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Street photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP150
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
32
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography factors
67
environment proofing
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
52
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Landscape photography camera
40
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
40
manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging highlights
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
24
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic FZ28
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3072 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
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 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 417 grams (0.92 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 300 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $260 $599