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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix S2900HD
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS70
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was launched 7 years earlier than the ZS60 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S2800HD scores against the ZS60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Panasonic ZS60

 S2800HD ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 ZS60 S2800HD 
LaunchedJanuary 2016February 2010Fresher by 72 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic ZS60

 S2800HD ZS60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2800HD features external 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 ZS60 has sizing of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S2800HD against the ZS60.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and ZS60 is 75 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2800HD and ZS60.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS60 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older S2800HD will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS60
30
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
53
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography features
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
lighter than others (282g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography features
43
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Travel photography camera
60
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
74
lighter than others (282g)
supports focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography highlights
42
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
59
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Vlogging camera
25
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others (282g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic ZS60
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also called as FinePix S2900HD Lumix DMC-TZ80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2016-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 18MP
Anti alias 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 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 gr (0.96 lbs) 282 gr (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 109
Other
Battery life - 320 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $260 $248