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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS30 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2900HD
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS25
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS35
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was launched 3 years earlier than the ZS30 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the S2800HD scores against the ZS30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Panasonic ZS30

 S2800HD ZS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 ZS30 S2800HD 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2010More modern by 35 months
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic ZS30

 S2800HD ZS30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2800HD features exterior dimensions 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 ZS30 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S2800HD compared to the ZS30.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and ZS30 is 75 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S2800HD and ZS30.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS30 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged S2800HD is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Portrait photography camera
29
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
good MP (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography details
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography details
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
66
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than others in class (198g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography factors
43
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
46
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography advice
60
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others in class (198g)
supports touch focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery power (260 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography features
41
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
44
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging factors
25
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
35
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (198g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic ZS30
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also Known as FinePix S2900HD Lumix DMC-TZ40
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 grams (0.96 lb) 198 grams (0.44 lb)
Physical 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 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 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $260 $250