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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ300 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Introduced July 2015
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ200
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was introduced 7 years before the FZ300 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S2000HD matches up versus the FZ300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2000HD over the Panasonic FZ300

 Fujifilm S2000HD FZ300 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Fujifilm S2000HD

 FZ300 Fujifilm S2000HD 
IntroducedJuly 2015January 2009More modern by 79 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S2000HD and Panasonic FZ300

 Fujifilm S2000HD FZ300 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S2000HD provides exterior 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 FZ300 has sizing of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD versus the FZ300.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S2000HD and FZ300 is 75 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S2000HD and FZ300.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ300 to provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2000HD will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
46
has manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ300 Street photography highlights
38
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
59
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment proof
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (691g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ300 as a Sports photography camera
23
excellent zoom range (28-414mm 14.8 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery pack (380 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography features
53
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (414mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
environment proof
offers touch focus
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
heavier than competition (691g)
MP count low (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography advice
30
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
great battery pack (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging info
21
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
62
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (691 grams)
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2000HD and Panasonic FZ300
 Fujifilm FinePix S2000HDPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-15 2015-07-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-414mm (14.8x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.80 m 8.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426g (0.94 lbs) 691g (1.52 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 79 x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $280 $598