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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ40

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
Portability
68
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ40 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2900HD
Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ45
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ40 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was unveiled 5 months before the FZ40 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S2800HD matches up vs the FZ40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Panasonic FZ40

 S2800HD FZ40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 FZ40 S2800HD 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic FZ40

 S2800HD FZ40 
ReleasedFebruary 2010July 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2800HD offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ40 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S2800HD against the FZ40.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ40 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and FZ40 is 75 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ40 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2800HD and FZ40.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of files although you have to take the production date of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ40 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ40
29
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography features
Panasonic FZ40 Street photography features
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
51
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average (494g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ40 Sports photography details
43
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ40 Travel photography information
60
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (494g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography highlights
41
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
51
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ40 Vlogging highlights
25
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
23
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average (494 grams)
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic FZ40
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
Also referred to as FinePix S2900HD Lumix DMC-FZ45
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2010-07-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 gr (0.96 lbs) 494 gr (1.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $260 $420