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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2900HD
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ7
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was unveiled 9 months after the ZS3 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S2800HD matches up against the ZS3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Panasonic ZS3

 S2800HD ZS3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010May 2009Newer by 9 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 ZS3 S2800HD 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic ZS3

 S2800HD ZS3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2800HD enjoys exterior 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 ZS3 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic ZS3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S2800HD compared to the ZS3.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and ZS3 is 75 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2800HD and ZS3.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the FujiFilm S2800HD to render more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher S2800HD will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS3
30
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Street photography with Panasonic ZS3
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography info
43
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS3
60
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Landscape photography camera
42
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
35
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Vlogging camera
25
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
30
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic ZS3
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also called as FinePix S2900HD Lumix DMC-TZ7
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2009-05-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 grams (0.96 pounds) 229 grams (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $260 $200