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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(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
Panasonic SZ10
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Panasonic SZ10

 S2800HD SZ10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 SZ10 S2800HD 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2010More modern by 59 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic SZ10

 S2800HD SZ10 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

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

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography factors
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography factors
29
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Street photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
70
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (177 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ10
43
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
slow fps (1.4 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Travel photography camera
60
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than competitors (177g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography advice
Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography advice
41
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
41
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging advice
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging advice
25
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competitors (177g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic SZ10
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
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