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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Fujifilm S2000HD
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-414mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 426g - 111 x 79 x 76mm
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was brought out around the same time to the FZ28 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S2000HD scores vs the FZ28 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2000HD over the Panasonic FZ28

 Fujifilm S2000HD FZ28 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Fujifilm S2000HD

 FZ28 Fujifilm S2000HD 

Common features in the Fujifilm S2000HD and Panasonic FZ28

 Fujifilm S2000HD FZ28 
IntroducedJanuary 2009January 2009Same generation
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S2000HD provides exterior measurements of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ28 has measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD versus the FZ28.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S2000HD and FZ28 is 75 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S2000HD and FZ28.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should take the release date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
manual focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Street photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography features
38
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S2000HD
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
23
excellent zoom range (28-414mm 14.8 x zoom)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography features
53
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (414mm)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
52
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography information
30
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
40
manual focus
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S2000HD
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ28
21
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
24
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2000HD and Panasonic FZ28
 Fujifilm FinePix S2000HDPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-15 2009-01-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-414mm (14.8x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.80 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 grams (0.94 pounds) 417 grams (0.92 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 79 x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 27
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 79
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $280 $599