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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS15 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 ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Announced June 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS20
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm S2000HD versus Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was launched 4 years earlier than the ZS15 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S2000HD scores versus the ZS15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2000HD over the Panasonic ZS15

 Fujifilm S2000HD ZS15 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Fujifilm S2000HD

 ZS15 Fujifilm S2000HD 
AnnouncedJune 2012January 2009More recent by 42 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S2000HD and Panasonic ZS15

 Fujifilm S2000HD ZS15 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S2000HD has got outside 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) and the Panasonic ZS15 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S2000HD versus Panasonic ZS15 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD versus the ZS15.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S2000HD and ZS15 is 75 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S2000HD and ZS15.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS15 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S2000HD is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography details
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography highlights
38
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (208 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography information
23
long zoom range (28-414mm 14.8 x zoom)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
36
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (260 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography advice
53
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (414mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
lighter than competitors (208 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography details
30
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
37
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Vlogging camera
21
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (208 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2000HD and Panasonic ZS15
 Fujifilm FinePix S2000HDPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-15 2012-06-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-414mm (14.8x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.80 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 grams (0.94 lbs) 208 grams (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 79 x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 260 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $280 $279