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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP60
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm XP50 versus Panasonic FZ28, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was revealed 3 years after the FZ28 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm XP50 matches up against the FZ28 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Panasonic FZ28

 Fujifilm XP50 FZ28 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 37 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Fujifilm XP50

 FZ28 Fujifilm XP50 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic FZ28

 Fujifilm XP50 FZ28 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP50 offers outside measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 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).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP50 versus Panasonic FZ28 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 and the FZ28.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP50 and FZ28 is 93 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP50 and FZ28.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm XP50 to produce more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP50 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP50
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ28
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
manual focus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Travel photography camera
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weather proof
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (220 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
52
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP50
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ28
39
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
40
manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging features
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
24
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic FZ28
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 417 gr (0.92 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 27
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 79
Other
Battery life 220 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $180 $599