Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic FH8 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. FujiFilm S2800HD has external dimensions of 110 x 74 x 82 mm (4.33 x 2.91 x 3.23″) and weighs 437 g (0.96 lb / 15.41 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic FH8 has external dimensions of 96 x 57 x 19 mm (3.78 x 2.24 x 0.75″) and weighs 123 g (0.27 lb / 4.34 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the FujiFilm S2800HD and the Panasonic FH8. Panasonic FH8 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 14mm narrower, 17mm shorter and 63mm thinner than FujiFilm S2800HD.
Here is the back view size comparison of the FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic FH8.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Panasonic FH8 is significantly lighter (314g ) than the FujiFilm S2800HD which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD (FinePix S2900HD) nor Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic FH8's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.