Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FZ28
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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
- Launched July 2012
- Replacement is Fujifilm X20
(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
- Released January 2009

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic FZ28, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and FZ28 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

The Fujifilm X10 was introduced 3 years after the FZ28 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X10 grades vs the FZ28 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FZ28 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X10 Gallery and Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Panasonic FZ28
Fujifilm X10 | FZ28 | |||
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Released | July 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 43 months |
Screen sizing | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Fujifilm X10
FZ28 | Fujifilm X10 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic FZ28
Fujifilm X10 | FZ28 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X10 features outer measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and 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).
Check the Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic FZ28 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 versus the FZ28.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X10 and FZ28 is 83 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X10 and FZ28.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X10 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X10 will give you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X10 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
Fujifilm X10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm X10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-07-11 | 2009-01-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR | - |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS I | CCD |
Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 58.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/2.8-4.4 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.8" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 85% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 9.00 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/1000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) | 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 350 gr (0.77 pounds) | 417 gr (0.92 pounds) |
Dimensions | 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 50 | 27 |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.5 | 17.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | 10.1 |
DXO Low light score | 245 | 79 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $600 | $599 |