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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2009
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 Z30 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic FZ28, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was brought out 2 months after the FZ28 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades versus the FZ28 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Panasonic FZ28

 Fujifilm Z30 FZ28 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Fujifilm Z30

 FZ28 Fujifilm Z30 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic FZ28

 Fujifilm Z30 FZ28 
IntroducedFebruary 2009January 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 enjoys exterior measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 and the FZ28.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and FZ28 is 96 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z30 and FZ28.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z30
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ28
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z30
Street photography with Panasonic FZ28
55
lighter than competition (110 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography features
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z30
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ28
56
lighter than competition (110 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
52
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography details
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
40
you can focus manually
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competition (110g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
24
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic FZ28
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-17 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 grams (0.24 pounds) 417 grams (0.92 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 model NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $150 $599