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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S2900HD
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS40
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was unveiled 4 years before the ZS35 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S2800HD scores against the ZS35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Panasonic ZS35

 S2800HD ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 ZS35 S2800HD 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2010Fresher by 47 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic ZS35

 S2800HD ZS35 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2800HD features outside dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S2800HD vs the ZS35.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and ZS35 is 75 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2800HD and ZS35.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS35 to offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older S2800HD is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography information
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decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Street photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
68
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography factors
43
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS35
60
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Landscape photography camera
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really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging advice
25
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
34
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic ZS35
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Otherwise known as FinePix S2900HD Lumix DMC-TZ55
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 21
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 grams (0.96 lb) 305 grams (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" 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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $260 $300