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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
39

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(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
Panasonic FZ47
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Panasonic FZ47

 S2800HD FZ47 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 FZ47 S2800HD 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2010More recent by 17 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic FZ47

 S2800HD FZ47 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

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

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ47
29
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
38
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detect autofocus
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography information
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography information
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average in class (498g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ47
43
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
42
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
good battery power (400 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography highlights
60
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
51
good battery power (400 per charge)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (498 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ47
41
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging highlights
25
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
27
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average in class (498g)
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic FZ47
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
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