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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS20 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2900HD
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS15
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS25
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was brought out 3 years earlier than the ZS20 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera 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 ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S2800HD scores against the ZS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Panasonic ZS20

 S2800HD ZS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 ZS20 S2800HD 
AnnouncedApril 2012February 2010More modern by 27 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic ZS20

 S2800HD ZS20 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2800HD enjoys outer 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) while the Panasonic ZS20 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Panasonic ZS20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the S2800HD and the ZS20.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and ZS20 is 75 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2800HD and ZS20.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you really should take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged S2800HD will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Portrait photography camera
29
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography info
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography info
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competition (206 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography info
43
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (260 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS20
60
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competition (206 grams)
provides touch focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (260 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography details
41
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery life (260 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging info
25
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
34
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (206g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic ZS20
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also referred to as FinePix S2900HD Lumix DMC-TZ30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2012-04-26
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
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 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 grams (0.96 pounds) 206 grams (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 260 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $260 $349