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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ80 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
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm S2000HD versus Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and FZ80 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S2000HD was introduced 9 years before the FZ80 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S2000HD matches up vs the FZ80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2000HD over the Panasonic FZ80

 Fujifilm S2000HD FZ80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Fujifilm S2000HD

 FZ80 Fujifilm S2000HD 
LaunchedJanuary 2017January 2009Fresher by 97 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S2000HD and Panasonic FZ80

 Fujifilm S2000HD FZ80 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S2000HD enjoys outer measurements of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ80 has specifications of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S2000HD versus Panasonic FZ80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD versus the FZ80.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S2000HD and FZ80 is 75 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S2000HD and FZ80.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ80 to resolve more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S2000HD is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S2000HD
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ80
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
58
manual focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Street photography features
Panasonic FZ80 Street photography features
38
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (616g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography info
23
long 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)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
57
long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S2000HD
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ80
53
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (414mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
59
supports touch focus
MP count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
really wide (20mm)
great reach (1200mm)
more heavy than competition in class (616 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Landscape photography camera
30
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
57
manual focus
really wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging info
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fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
28
really wide (20mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (616g)
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2000HD and Panasonic FZ80
 Fujifilm FinePix S2000HDPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Also called - Lumix DMC-FZ82
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-15 2017-01-04
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
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
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-414mm (14.8x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.80 m 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 lb) 616g (1.36 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 79 x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7")
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 - 330 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $280 $399