FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic SZ10
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump 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
- Other Name is FinePix S2900HD
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
- Released January 2015

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The S2800HD was launched 5 years before the SZ10 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the S2800HD grades vs the SZ10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic SZ10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Panasonic SZ10
S2800HD | SZ10 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the FujiFilm S2800HD
SZ10 | S2800HD | |||
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Released | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 59 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic SZ10
S2800HD | SZ10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2800HD features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ10 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic SZ10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S2800HD against the SZ10.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S2800HD and SZ10 is 75 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2800HD and SZ10.
As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic SZ10 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged S2800HD is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 |
Also called | FinePix S2900HD | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-02-02 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 99% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.4 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 5.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 437g (0.96 lb) | 177g (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 200 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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 | One | One |
Cost at release | $260 | $200 |