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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2900HD
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS20
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S2800HD was launched 3 years earlier than the ZS15 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S2800HD matches up vs the ZS15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Panasonic ZS15

 S2800HD ZS15 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 ZS15 S2800HD 
LaunchedJune 2012February 2010Fresher by 29 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic ZS15

 S2800HD ZS15 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2800HD offers external measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS15 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S2800HD against the ZS15.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and ZS15 is 75 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S2800HD and ZS15.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the FujiFilm S2800HD to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older S2800HD is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS15
30
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Street photography with Panasonic ZS15
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (208g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Sports photography camera
43
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
36
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography details
60
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
lighter than competitors in class (208 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery power (260 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography features
42
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
37
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery power (260 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2800HD
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS15
25
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (208 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic ZS15
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Alternate name FinePix S2900HD Lumix DMC-TZ25
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2012-06-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437g (0.96 lbs) 208g (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 260 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $260 $279