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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S2900HD
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ100
  • Replacement is Panasonic FZ300
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Lets look much closer at the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was brought out 3 years earlier than the FZ200 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S2800HD scores versus the FZ200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Panasonic FZ200

 S2800HD FZ200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 FZ200 S2800HD 
AnnouncedJuly 2012February 2010Fresher by 29 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic FZ200

 S2800HD FZ200 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2800HD enjoys external 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) and the Panasonic FZ200 has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S2800HD against the FZ200.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and FZ200 is 75 and 65 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2800HD and FZ200.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the FujiFilm S2800HD to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older S2800HD will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography details
30
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
48
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000 seconds)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography info
Panasonic FZ200 Street photography info
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (588g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography factors
43
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
46
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (540 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography information
60
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
55
great battery pack (540 per charge)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (588 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography information
42
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
48
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (540 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging features
25
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
63
really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average (588 grams)
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic FZ200
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Alternative name FinePix S2900HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine VII FHD
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312k dots
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 13.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/4000s
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 437g (0.96 lb) 588g (1.30 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 114
Other
Battery life - 540 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $260 $499