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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released July 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
  • Announced January 2009
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm Z35 versus Panasonic FZ28, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was manufactured 7 months later than the FZ28 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm Z35 scores against the FZ28 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Panasonic FZ28

 Fujifilm Z35 FZ28 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2009Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Fujifilm Z35

 FZ28 Fujifilm Z35 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic FZ28

 Fujifilm Z35 FZ28 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z35 has outside dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ28 has measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Z35 versus Panasonic FZ28 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 vs the FZ28.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z35 and FZ28 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z35 and FZ28.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should really take the age of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm Z35 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography advice
54
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography highlights
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography information
56
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
52
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Landscape photography camera
22
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.5")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
you can focus manually
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging information
25
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
24
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic FZ28
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-22 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 alias 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
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 417g (0.92 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $130 $599