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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2900HD
Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Launched April 2012
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

Here, we are comparing the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was announced 3 years earlier than the FZ150 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S2800HD grades versus the FZ150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Panasonic FZ150

 S2800HD FZ150 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 FZ150 S2800HD 
LaunchedApril 2012February 2010More modern by 26 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic FZ150

 S2800HD FZ150 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Touch display No Touch display

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2800HD offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ150 has sizing of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Panasonic FZ150 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the S2800HD versus the FZ150.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and FZ150 is 75 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S2800HD and FZ150.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the FujiFilm S2800HD to produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged S2800HD will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography details
29
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Street photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
58
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (528g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography advice
43
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography information
60
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (528 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography features
41
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
48
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (410 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging information
25
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
62
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors (528g)
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic FZ150
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Also referred to as FinePix S2900HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2012-04-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99% 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 grams (0.96 pounds) 528 grams (1.16 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 40
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 132
Other
Battery life - 410 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $260 $499