Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FZ28

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm XP200 and Panasonic FZ28, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP200 was launched 4 years after the FZ28 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm XP200 grades versus the FZ28 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP200 Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP200 comes with outer dimensions of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP200 and Panasonic FZ28 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP200 against the FZ28.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP200 and FZ28 is 90 and 72 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP200 and FZ28.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm XP200 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP200 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.