Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB350F
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB350F 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
- Introduced January 2009
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB350F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 & Samsung WB350F. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery & Samsung WB350F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Samsung WB350F
FZ28 | WB350F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Panasonic FZ28
WB350F | FZ28 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 60 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Samsung WB350F
FZ28 | WB350F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Take a look at the Panasonic FZ28 and Samsung WB350F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Samsung WB350F | |
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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 |