Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS80

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was unveiled 10 years before the ZS80 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S2000HD matches up against the ZS80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S2000HD Gallery & Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S2000HD provides physical dimensions of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS80 has specifications of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD against the ZS80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S2000HD and ZS80 is 75 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The visual below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S2000HD and ZS80.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS80 to show extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S2000HD will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.