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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2012
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic FZ28, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and FZ28 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was unveiled 3 years later than the FZ28 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm XF1 matches up versus the FZ28 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Panasonic FZ28

 Fujifilm XF1 FZ28 
IntroducedSeptember 2012January 2009Fresher by 45 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Fujifilm XF1

 FZ28 Fujifilm XF1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic FZ28

 Fujifilm XF1 FZ28 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 offers physical measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has proportions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic FZ28 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 compared to the FZ28.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF1 and FZ28 is 90 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XF1 and FZ28.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XF1 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm XF1 will offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XF1 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography advice
42
you can focus manually
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
35
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (2/3")
more heavy than average in class (255 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography factors
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography information
60
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (255g)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
52
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography details
54
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
40
you can focus manually
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging info
34
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (255g)
24
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic FZ28
 Fujifilm XF1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm XF1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-09-17 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
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 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255g (0.56 pounds) 417g (0.92 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 49 27
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 17.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 10.1
DXO Low light rating 199 79
Other
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $380 $599