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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push 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 ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was introduced 4 months earlier than the ZS5 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S2800HD grades versus the ZS5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Panasonic ZS5

 S2800HD ZS5 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 ZS5 S2800HD 

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic ZS5

 S2800HD ZS5 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010June 2010Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2800HD provides physical measurements 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 ZS5 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S2800HD vs the ZS5.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and ZS5 is 75 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The picture below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2800HD and ZS5.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the FujiFilm S2800HD to render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography factors
29
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography details
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography details
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (214 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS5
43
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography information
60
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than others (214 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography information
41
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
32
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2800HD
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS5
25
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than others (214g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic ZS5
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also called as FinePix S2900HD Lumix DMC-TZ8
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2010-06-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.30 m
Flash modes 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 gr (0.96 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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 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 Single Single
Pricing at release $260 $300