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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2990
Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Refreshed by Panasonic FZ200
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was manufactured 6 months after the FZ100 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S2950 scores against the FZ100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Panasonic FZ100

 S2950 FZ100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the FujiFilm S2950

 FZ100 S2950 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Panasonic FZ100

 S2950 FZ100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2010Same age
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2950 provides outer dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ100 has specifications of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S2950 against the FZ100.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and FZ100 is 76 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2950 and FZ100.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files however you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2950
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ100
35
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ100 as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
58
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (540g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography advice
47
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ100 Travel photography details
60
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
59
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (540g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2950
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ100
42
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
51
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging highlights
27
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
64
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors in class (540 grams)
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Panasonic FZ100
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Otherwise known as FinePix S2990 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-07-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 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 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 gr (0.96 pounds) 540 gr (1.19 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
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 shots -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $330 $500