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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

Fujifilm S2000HD
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-414mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 426g - 111 x 79 x 76mm
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS7
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2000HD over the Panasonic ZS8

 Fujifilm S2000HD ZS8 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Fujifilm S2000HD

 ZS8 Fujifilm S2000HD 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 30 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm S2000HD and Panasonic ZS8

 Fujifilm S2000HD ZS8 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

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

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S2000HD
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS8
27
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S2000HD
Street photography with Panasonic ZS8
38
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (210 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography information
23
excellent zoom range (28-414mm 14.8 x zoom)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography details
53
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (414mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (210g)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Landscape photography camera
30
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging information
21
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
30
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (210g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2000HD and Panasonic ZS8
 Fujifilm FinePix S2000HDPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-15 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-414mm (14.8x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.80 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 426 grams (0.94 lb) 210 grams (0.46 lb)
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 All around 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 - 340 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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