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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand 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 Known as FinePix S2900HD
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS60
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS80
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was brought out 8 years prior to the ZS70 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S2800HD grades against the ZS70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Panasonic ZS70

 S2800HD ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 ZS70 S2800HD 
IntroducedApril 2017February 2010Fresher by 87 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic ZS70

 S2800HD ZS70 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2800HD has got outside measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Panasonic ZS70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S2800HD vs the ZS70.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S2800HD and ZS70 is 75 and 87 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2800HD and ZS70.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to offer extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older S2800HD is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography factors
29
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography information
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
76
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography information
43
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
61
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS70
60
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
79
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
provides focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS70
41
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
62
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging information
25
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
74
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of mic support
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic ZS70
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also Known as FinePix S2900HD Lumix DMC-TZ90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2017-04-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias 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 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 grams (0.96 lb) 322 grams (0.71 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 life - 380 photographs
Battery style - 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $260 $450