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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S2900HD
Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Released January 2014
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was brought out 4 years earlier than the SZ8 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S2800HD matches up against the SZ8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Panasonic SZ8

 S2800HD SZ8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 SZ8 S2800HD 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2010Newer by 47 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic SZ8

 S2800HD SZ8 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2800HD comes with external dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ8 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic SZ8 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S2800HD vs the SZ8.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S2800HD and SZ8 is 75 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2800HD and SZ8.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic SZ8 to produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S2800HD will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography information
Panasonic SZ8 Portrait photography information
29
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography advice
Panasonic SZ8 Street photography advice
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (159g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography info
Panasonic SZ8 Sports photography info
43
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ8
60
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than competition (159 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery power (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging info
Panasonic SZ8 Vlogging info
25
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition (159 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic SZ8
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Otherwise known as FinePix S2900HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 gr (0.96 lbs) 159 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 200 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $260 $275