Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ100

Following is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and FZ100 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was unveiled 18 months earlier than the FZ100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S2000HD grades vs the FZ100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S2000HD Gallery and Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S2000HD features physical measurements of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD and the FZ100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S2000HD and FZ100 is 75 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The pic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S2000HD and FZ100.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ100 to offer you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2000HD is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.