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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2900HD
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ62
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was launched 3 years earlier than the FZ60 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the S2800HD grades vs the FZ60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Panasonic FZ60

 S2800HD FZ60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 FZ60 S2800HD 
LaunchedJuly 2012February 2010More modern by 29 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic FZ60

 S2800HD FZ60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2800HD has outside measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ60 has sizing of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

See the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ60 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S2800HD versus the FZ60.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and FZ60 is 75 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S2800HD and FZ60.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ60 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged S2800HD is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography highlights
30
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
44
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ60 Street photography highlights
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
44
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (493g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography advice
43
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
55
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
good battery life (450 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Travel photography camera
60
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
good battery life (450 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (493g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography highlights
42
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
50
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good battery life (450 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Vlogging camera
25
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
27
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition (493g)
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic FZ60
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Also Known as FinePix S2900HD Lumix DMC-FZ62
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 grams (0.96 lb) 493 grams (1.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 450 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $260 $350