Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS8

In this article, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and ZS8 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was manufactured 3 years before the ZS8 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S2000HD scores vs the ZS8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S2000HD Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S2000HD has got physical 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 ZS8 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD compared to the ZS8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S2000HD and ZS8 is 75 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The pic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S2000HD and ZS8.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS8 to render greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2000HD will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.