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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S2900HD
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Renewed by Panasonic LZ30
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was announced 3 years before the LZ20 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S2800HD matches up vs the LZ20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Panasonic LZ20

 S2800HD LZ20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 LZ20 S2800HD 
LaunchedJuly 2012February 2010More recent by 29 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic LZ20

 S2800HD LZ20 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2800HD comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ20 has sizing of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic LZ20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S2800HD against the LZ20.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and LZ20 is 75 and 71 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S2800HD and LZ20.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic LZ20 to result in more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older S2800HD will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography details
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography details
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resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography info
Panasonic LZ20 Street photography info
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average (499g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography features
Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography features
43
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Travel photography with Panasonic LZ20
60
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
better than average battery life (380 shots)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (499 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Landscape photography camera
41
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
45
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (380 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging factors
Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging factors
25
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
25
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average (499 grams)
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic LZ20
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Also called FinePix S2900HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 16MP
Anti alias 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 1600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 437g (0.96 lb) 499g (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 380 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $260 $250