FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic GF7

Below, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic GF7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the GF7 (16MP) is relatively close but the S2800HD (1/2.3") and GF7 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The S2800HD was released 6 years earlier than the GF7 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the S2800HD matches up against the GF7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery & Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2800HD features outer measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF7 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S2800HD versus the GF7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2800HD and GF7 is 75 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2800HD and GF7.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S2800HD due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic GF7 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older S2800HD will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.