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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ70

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
Portability
63
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ70 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2900HD
Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was brought out 4 years prior to the FZ70 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the S2800HD grades versus the FZ70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Panasonic FZ70

 S2800HD FZ70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 FZ70 S2800HD 
IntroducedJuly 2013February 2010More modern by 42 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic FZ70

 S2800HD FZ70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2800HD enjoys physical dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ70 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S2800HD vs the FZ70.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and FZ70 is 75 and 63 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ70 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2800HD and FZ70.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ70 to produce more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S2800HD will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ70 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Portrait photography camera
29
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Street photography with Panasonic FZ70
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (606 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Sports photography camera
43
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
55
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (400 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ70
60
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
55
great battery power (400 CIPA)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (606 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ70
41
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
53
has manual focus
pretty wide (20mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
great battery power (400 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging info
25
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
26
pretty wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (606g)
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic FZ70
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Also called as FinePix S2900HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2013-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 13.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 gr (0.96 lb) 606 gr (1.34 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 41
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 171
Other
Battery life - 400 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $260 $300