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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released January 2013
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB30F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and WB30F (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was announced 5 years earlier than the WB30F which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FZ28 grades vs the WB30F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Samsung WB30F

 FZ28 WB30F 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Panasonic FZ28

 WB30F FZ28 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 48 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Samsung WB30F

 FZ28 WB30F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ28 features outside measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ28 vs the WB30F.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ28 and WB30F is 72 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ28 and WB30F.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB30F to offer more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography highlights
35
manual focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography factors
Samsung WB30F Street photography factors
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (128g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB30F Travel photography advice
52
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography features
40
manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
43
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging info
Samsung WB30F Vlogging info
24
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (128g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Samsung WB30F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Samsung WB30F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Samsung WB30F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-15 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 417 gr (0.92 pounds) 128 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $599 $180