FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ47
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase 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
- Additionally Known as FinePix S2900HD
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
- Launched July 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ48

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S2800HD was brought out 17 months before the FZ47 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S2800HD scores versus the FZ47 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ47 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery and Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Panasonic FZ47
S2800HD | FZ47 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the FujiFilm S2800HD
FZ47 | S2800HD | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 17 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic FZ47
S2800HD | FZ47 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2800HD provides exterior 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 FZ47 has specifications of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).
See the FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic FZ47 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S2800HD and the FZ47.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and FZ47 is 75 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S2800HD and FZ47.
As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the FujiFilm S2800HD to resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older S2800HD is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 |
Also called as | FinePix S2900HD | Lumix DMC-FZ48 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-02-02 | 2011-07-21 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine FHD |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias 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 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 99 percent | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 secs |
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 437 gr (0.96 lb) | 498 gr (1.10 lb) |
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 life | - | 400 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $260 | $379 |