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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB350F 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 WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FZ28 and Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and WB350F (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was brought out 6 years prior to the WB350F which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FZ28 grades versus the WB350F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Samsung WB350F

 FZ28 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Panasonic FZ28

 WB350F FZ28 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2009More modern by 60 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Samsung WB350F

 FZ28 WB350F 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ28 offers outside dimensions 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 WB350F has measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ28 against the WB350F.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ28 and WB350F is 72 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ28 and WB350F.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung WB350F to offer you more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Portrait photography camera
35
manual focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
40
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (276g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Sports photography camera
32
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
50
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography features
Samsung WB350F Travel photography features
52
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography factors
40
manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB350F as a Vlogging camera
24
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
34
pretty wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Samsung WB350F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Samsung WB350F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Samsung WB350F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-15 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.50 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 417 grams (0.92 pounds) 276 grams (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 27 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 17.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 79 not tested
Other
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $599 $260