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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP60
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FZ28, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was manufactured 5 years after the FZ28 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm XP70 grades versus the FZ28 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Panasonic FZ28

 Fujifilm XP70 FZ28 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2009More modern by 61 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Fujifilm XP70

 FZ28 Fujifilm XP70 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic FZ28

 Fujifilm XP70 FZ28 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP70 enjoys outer dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ28 has sizing of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 and the FZ28.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP70 and FZ28 is 93 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP70 and FZ28.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm XP70 to render extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP70 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography highlights
35
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
has manual focus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography info
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography features
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography factors
65
environment proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery (210 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
52
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Landscape photography camera
40
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery (210 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
40
has manual focus
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging factors
34
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
24
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic FZ28
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2009-01-15
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179g (0.39 pounds) 417g (0.92 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" 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
Battery life 210 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $199 $599