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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ300 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S2900HD
Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Revealed July 2015
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ200
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S2800HD was revealed 6 years before the FZ300 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S2800HD scores vs the FZ300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Panasonic FZ300

 S2800HD FZ300 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 FZ300 S2800HD 
RevealedJuly 2015February 2010Fresher by 66 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic FZ300

 S2800HD FZ300 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2800HD offers external dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ300 has dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic FZ300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S2800HD versus the FZ300.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and FZ300 is 75 and 59 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S2800HD and FZ300.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the FujiFilm S2800HD to provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older S2800HD will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography advice
30
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
46
you can focus manually
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ300 as a Street photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
weather proof
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (691g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ300 as a Sports photography camera
43
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery power (380 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ300 as a Travel photography camera
60
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
59
good battery power (380 per charge)
weather proof
has focus via touch
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
more heavy than competition (691g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography features
42
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
52
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
weather proof
good battery power (380 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2800HD
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ300
25
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
62
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (691 grams)
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic FZ300
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Alternate name FinePix S2900HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2015-07-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 8.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 grams (0.96 lb) 691 grams (1.52 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 380 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $260 $598