FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

Below is a extensive comparison of the FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic FZ1000 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and FZ1000 II (20MP) and the S2800HD (1/2.3") and FZ1000 II (1") use different sensor measurements.

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The S2800HD was introduced 10 years earlier than the FZ1000 II and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S2800HD matches up against the FZ1000 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD & Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery & Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2800HD comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ1000 II has measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S2800HD versus the FZ1000 II.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and FZ1000 II is 75 and 55 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2800HD and FZ1000 II.

All in all, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S2800HD using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will give more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older S2800HD is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.