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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
20
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z33WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 60 x 21mm
  • Released July 2009
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Panasonic FZ28, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was released 6 months after the FZ28 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm Z33WP grades vs the FZ28 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Panasonic FZ28

 Fujifilm Z33WP FZ28 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 FZ28 Fujifilm Z33WP 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic FZ28

 Fujifilm Z33WP FZ28 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z33WP provides external dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" 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") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP and the FZ28.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z33WP and FZ28 is 96 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z33WP and FZ28.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos though you will want to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography advice
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no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Street photography details
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography details
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weather sealing
lighter than average (110 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
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weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography info
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lighter than average (110 grams)
weather sealing
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography details
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weather sealing
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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you can focus manually
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging factors
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lighter than average (110g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
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rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic FZ28
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-01 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 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)
External flash
AEB
White balance 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
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 grams (0.24 pounds) 417 grams (0.92 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 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 model NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $197 $599