Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FZ28
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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
- Revealed August 2014
- Earlier Model 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
- Announced January 2009

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview
Following is a extended review of the Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FZ28, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and FZ28 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

The Fujifilm X30 was released 5 years after the FZ28 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up versus the FZ28 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FZ28 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Panasonic FZ28
Fujifilm X30 | FZ28 | |||
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Announced | August 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 69 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Fujifilm X30
FZ28 | Fujifilm X30 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic FZ28
Fujifilm X30 | FZ28 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X30 has got external dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 423 grams (0.93 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).
Check the Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FZ28 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X30 versus the FZ28.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and FZ28 is 80 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X30 and FZ28.
All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X30 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X30 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X30 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
Fujifilm X30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm X30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-08-26 | 2009-01-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR Processor II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | CCD |
Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 58.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/2.8-4.4 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.65x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 423 gr (0.93 lbs) | 417 gr (0.92 lbs) |
Dimensions | 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | 470 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-95 | - |
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 |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $499 | $599 |