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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(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
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
  • Released January 2009
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Panasonic FZ28

 Fujifilm X10 FZ28 
ReleasedJuly 2012January 2009More modern by 43 months
Screen sizing2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Fujifilm X10

 FZ28 Fujifilm X10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic FZ28

 Fujifilm X10 FZ28 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Portrait photography camera
49
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,000 seconds)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
35
has manual focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X10
Street photography with Panasonic FZ28
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor (2/3")
heavier than others (350 grams)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (270 per charge)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
lacks phase detect AF
32
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X10
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ28
60
better than average battery life (270 per charge)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (350 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
52
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography factors
55
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (270 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
no Time Lapse mode
40
has manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X10
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ28
32
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no mic socket
heavier than others (350 grams)
24
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic FZ28
 Fujifilm X10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
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