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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic GH4 Comparison

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FujiFilm S2800HD

14 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic GH4 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: FujiFilm S2800HD, which was introduced in February 2010 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Panasonic GH4, which was introduced in February 2014 is a Pro Mirrorless camera with a 16.0MP Four Thirds sensor. As you can see, S2800HD is 4 years older than GH4. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Comparing an interchangeble lens camera to a fixed lens camera is a bit tricky but we will do our best to make this a fair comparison.

Here is a brief look at the main features of FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic GH4 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

FujiFilm S2800HD Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2010-02-02
  • 14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 64 - 1600 ( expands to 6400)
  • 28-504 mm F3.1-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • Electronic viewfinder
  • 1 fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 437g. 110 x 74 x 82 mm
  • Also known as FinePix S2900HD

Panasonic GH4 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-02-07
  • 16MP - Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 12 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (DCI) - 4096 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 560g. 133 x 93 x 84 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 Compare

Panasonic GH4 was replaced by Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 vs FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD (FinePix S2900HD)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic GH4 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD over Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Weight
437 g vs 560 g 123 g lighter


Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 over FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 14 MP 14% more pixels
Max ISO
25.600 vs 1.600 1500% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution
1.036k dots vs 230k dots 350% higher resolution screen
Viewfinder Coverage
100% vs 99% More accurate viewfinder
Max Mech. Shutter
1/8000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
12.0fps vs 1.0fps 11 fps faster
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port
Yes vs No better video control
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Flash Coverage
17.0m vs 4.4m 12.6m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
14.12µm2 vs 2.04µm2 592% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
4096 x 2160 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Flash Sync Port
Yes vs No Connect off-camera flash
Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD
Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
4K Photo Mode
Yes vs No Extract 8MP photos from 4K Video
Post Focus Mode
Yes vs No Change focus point after taking a shot
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone

Common Strengths of FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
Common Weaknesses of FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic GH4: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic GH4 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 GH4 has external dimensions of 133 x 93 x 84 mm (5.24 x 3.66 x 3.31″) and weighs 560 g (1.23 lb / 19.75 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic GH4. FujiFilm S2800HD is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 23mm narrower, 19mm shorter and 2mm thinner than Panasonic GH4. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since FujiFilm S2800HD has a built-in lens but Panasonic GH4 doesn't. Once you put a lens on GH4, its thickness will increase significantly.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic GH4 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic GH4 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic GH4.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic GH4 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic GH4 Size and Weight - Back View

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. FujiFilm S2800HD is significantly lighter (123g ) than the Panasonic GH4 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on GH4, the total kit will weigh much higher.

Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of GH4, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to S2800HD.

LCD Screen Size and Features

FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic GH4's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

On the other hand, Panasonic GH4 sports a Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over the head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. FujiFilm S2800HD's LCD screen is a fixed type which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to GH4.
FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic GH4: Sensor Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Panasonic GH4 has a 16.0MP Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Venus Engine IX processor.

Below you can see the S2800HD and GH4 sensor size comparison.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic GH4 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic GH4 Cameras


As seen above, Panasonic GH4 has a 8.0x Larger sensor area than FujiFilm S2800HD. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

What types of Photography are FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic GH4 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic GH4 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

FujiFilm S2800HD for Portrait Photography

POOR

Panasonic GH4 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
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Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
No Image Stabilization
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FujiFilm S2800HD for Street Photography

GOOD

Panasonic GH4 for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
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Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
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FujiFilm S2800HD for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic GH4 for Sports Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
504 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
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Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 12.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
No Image Stabilization
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FujiFilm S2800HD for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic GH4 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
18.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
437g
Body Thickness 82mm
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Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
560g
Body Thickness 84mm
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FujiFilm S2800HD for Landscape Photography

POOR

Panasonic GH4 for Landscape Photography

POOR
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic GH4: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic GH4, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic GH4 scores compare:

FujiFilm S2800HD
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #94 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #746 out of 1226 in all Cameras
Panasonic GH4
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #56 out of 88 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #116 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Panasonic GH4 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats FujiFilm S2800HD in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose FujiFilm S2800HD. Otherwise, Panasonic GH4 is the better camera overall.

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Panasonic GH4 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Announced 2010-02-02 2014-02-07
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type CCD CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch Four Thirds
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 17.3 x 13 mm
Area 28.07mm2 224.90mm2
Megapixels 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity 1,600 ISO 25,600 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 6400 ISO -
Min Native Light sensitivity 64 ISO 200 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a 49
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens Focal Range 28-504 mm (18×) no lens
Max Aperture F3.1-5.6 no lens
Macro Focus Range 2cm no lens
Screen
Type Fixed type Fully Articulated
Size 3" 3"
Resolution 230k dots 1,036k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution n/a 2,359k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 99% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.67x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/8000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Sensor-shift No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.40 m 17.00 m (at ISO 200)
Max Flash Sync n/a 1/250s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 12.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 4096 x 2160
Video Formats Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 437g 560g
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm 133 x 93 x 84mm
Battery Life n/a 500 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 74
DxO Color Depth not tested 23.2
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 12.8
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 791
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