Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB30F
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Samsung WB30F. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Samsung WB30F
FZ28 | WB30F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Panasonic FZ28
WB30F | FZ28 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 48 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Samsung WB30F
FZ28 | WB30F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Compare the Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB30F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Samsung WB30F | |
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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 |