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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic LZ40

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic LZ40 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2900HD
Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LZ30
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview

Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and LZ40 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was launched 4 years earlier than the LZ40 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the S2800HD grades versus the LZ40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Panasonic LZ40

 S2800HD LZ40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 LZ40 S2800HD 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2010Newer by 47 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic LZ40

 S2800HD LZ40 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2800HD enjoys external 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 LZ40 has proportions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S2800HD versus the LZ40.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and LZ40 is 75 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2800HD and LZ40.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic LZ40 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged S2800HD will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography information
Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography information
30
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
40
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography advice
Panasonic LZ40 Street photography advice
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
45
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (524 grams)
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography details
Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography details
60
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
55
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (22mm)
very long reach (924mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (524g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography information
Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography information
42
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
44
pretty wide (22mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging highlights
Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging highlights
25
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
27
pretty wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
has external microphone port
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than competition (524g)
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic LZ40
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Other name FinePix S2900HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 20MP
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 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 22-924mm (42.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 10.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 grams (0.96 lb) 524 grams (1.16 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 - 320 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $260 $219