FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ1000

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ1000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and FZ1000 (20MP) and the S2800HD (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The S2800HD was brought out 5 years prior to the FZ1000 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the S2800HD matches up vs the FZ1000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery & Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2800HD has got outer dimensions 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 FZ1000 has specifications of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") and a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S2800HD compared to the FZ1000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and FZ1000 is 75 and 55 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2800HD and FZ1000.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S2800HD featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic FZ1000 will give you more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older S2800HD is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.