FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS8
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump 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
- Other Name is FinePix S2900HD
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Revealed July 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ18
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS7
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Lets look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe S2800HD was manufactured 17 months earlier than the ZS8 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S2800HD grades versus the ZS8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Panasonic ZS8
| S2800HD | ZS8 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the FujiFilm S2800HD
| ZS8 | S2800HD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2011 |  | February 2010 | Fresher by 17 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic ZS8
| S2800HD | ZS8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2800HD enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
Take a look at the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Panasonic ZS8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S2800HD vs the ZS8.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and ZS8 is 75 and 92 respectively.
FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2800HD and ZS8.
As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images however you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older S2800HD is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model | FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 |
| Also called | FinePix S2900HD | Lumix DMC-TZ18 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2010-02-02 | 2011-07-19 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Venus Engine FHD |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 99 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.40 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 437 gr (0.96 lbs) | 210 gr (0.46 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 | - | 340 shots |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $260 | $275 |
