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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
58
Overall
48

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS40 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2900HD
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS35
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS45
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S2800HD was unveiled 4 years before the ZS40 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S2800HD matches up against the ZS40 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Panasonic ZS40

 S2800HD ZS40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 ZS40 S2800HD 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2010Fresher by 47 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic ZS40

 S2800HD ZS40 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2800HD features outer measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic ZS40 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the S2800HD vs the ZS40.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and ZS40 is 75 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2800HD and ZS40.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS40 to result in extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older S2800HD will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography details
29
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
51
manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Street photography with Panasonic ZS40
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
69
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (240g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography features
43
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
54
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography info
60
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (240g)
resolution is good (18MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Landscape photography camera
41
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
55
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2800HD
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS40
25
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
34
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (240 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic ZS40
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Also referred to as FinePix S2900HD Lumix DMC-TZ60
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 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 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 99% 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 gr (0.96 lb) 240 gr (0.53 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 - 300 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $260 $450