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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2012
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 Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FZ28, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and FZ28 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was introduced 3 years after the FZ28 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR scores versus the FZ28 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Panasonic FZ28

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR FZ28 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 37 months
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 FZ28 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic FZ28

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR FZ28 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR has got external dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 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).

Analyze the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR compared to the FZ28.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and FZ28 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and FZ28.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will resolve more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm Z1000EXR should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ28
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW format
35
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography information
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography features
65
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
52
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Landscape photography info
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography info
43
pretty wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
has manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging highlights
35
pretty wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
24
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic FZ28
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 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 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support 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 distance 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 157 gr (0.35 lb) 417 gr (0.92 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 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 photos -
Form 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $599