FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic LZ30

On this page, we will be matching up the FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was unveiled 3 years before the LZ30 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the S2800HD grades against the LZ30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2800HD features external dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ30 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic LZ30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S2800HD compared to the LZ30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2800HD and LZ30 is 75 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2800HD and LZ30.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic LZ30 to give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older S2800HD is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.