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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix S2900HD
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Also referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS70
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was unveiled 9 years earlier than the ZS80 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S2800HD scores vs the ZS80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Panasonic ZS80

 S2800HD ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 ZS80 S2800HD 
IntroducedFebruary 2018February 2010More modern by 97 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic ZS80

 S2800HD ZS80 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2800HD has exterior measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS80 has specifications of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Panasonic ZS80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S2800HD against the ZS80.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and ZS80 is 75 and 86 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2800HD and ZS80.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS80 to deliver extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged S2800HD is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography highlights
29
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Street photography with Panasonic ZS80
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
75
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS80
43
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
61
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery (380 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS80
60
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
79
good battery (380 shots)
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS80
41
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
62
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
good battery (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging factors
25
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
73
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no external microphone jack
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic ZS80
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Otherwise known as FinePix S2900HD Lumix DC-TZ95
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2018-02-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 99% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 437g (0.96 lb) 327g (0.72 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $260 $448