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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

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
  • Introduced January 2009
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Released January 2014
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Panasonic FZ28 and Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was introduced 6 years before the WB1100F and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FZ28 scores vs the WB1100F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Samsung WB1100F

 FZ28 WB1100F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Panasonic FZ28

 WB1100F FZ28 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2009Fresher by 60 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Samsung WB1100F

 FZ28 WB1100F 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ28 has outside dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB1100F has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") along with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FZ28 vs the WB1100F.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and WB1100F is 72 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ28 and WB1100F.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB1100F to produce more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older FZ28 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography details
35
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
37
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (512g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography factors
33
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography highlights
52
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (512 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography details
40
has manual focus
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
45
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging information
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging information
24
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
23
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (512 grams)
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Samsung WB1100F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Samsung WB1100F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-15 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 417 gr (0.92 lbs) 512 gr (1.13 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 27 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 17.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 79 not tested
Other
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $599 $250