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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
22
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic SZ8 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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm S2000HD versus Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was brought out 6 years prior to the SZ8 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm S2000HD matches up versus the SZ8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2000HD over the Panasonic SZ8

 Fujifilm S2000HD SZ8 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Fujifilm S2000HD

 SZ8 Fujifilm S2000HD 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2009Fresher by 60 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S2000HD and Panasonic SZ8

 Fujifilm S2000HD SZ8 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S2000HD enjoys outside measurements of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ8 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S2000HD versus Panasonic SZ8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD versus the SZ8.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S2000HD and SZ8 is 75 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S2000HD and SZ8.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic SZ8 to offer you more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S2000HD is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Portrait photography information
Panasonic SZ8 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S2000HD
Street photography with Panasonic SZ8
38
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (159g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Sports photography details
Panasonic SZ8 Sports photography details
23
amazing zoom range (28-414mm 14.8 x zoom)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
33
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S2000HD
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ8
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built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (414mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competitors in class (159 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Landscape photography advice
Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography advice
30
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (159g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2000HD and Panasonic SZ8
 Fujifilm FinePix S2000HDPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-414mm (14.8x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.80 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426g (0.94 pounds) 159g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 79 x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
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