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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S2900HD
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2012
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Panasonic FH6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was unveiled 23 months prior to the FH6 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S2800HD scores against the FH6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Panasonic FH6

 S2800HD FH6 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 FH6 S2800HD 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2010More recent by 23 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic FH6

 S2800HD FH6 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2800HD has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH6 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Panasonic FH6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S2800HD vs the FH6.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and FH6 is 75 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S2800HD and FH6.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older S2800HD will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH6
30
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
good resolution (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography information
Panasonic FH6 Street photography information
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (119 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography highlights
43
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
good battery life (280 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography highlights
60
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
good battery life (280 shots)
lighter than competition in class (119g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography information
42
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good battery life (280 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging factors
25
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (119 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic FH6
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Alternative name FinePix S2900HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2012-01-09
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 437g (0.96 lb) 119g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 280 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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