Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro vs Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II

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      Specifications

      General Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
      BrandFujifilmPanasonic
      ModelFinePix S2 ProLumix DC-FZ1000 II
      Predecessor ModelFujifilm FinePix S1 Pro Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
      Successor ModelFujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
      MSRP$899/£769/€849
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
      Sensor TypeCCDBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23 x 15.5 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels7 Megapixel20.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels6 Megapixel20.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,600125 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 25,600
      Photo Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
      ProcessorVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution4256 x 28485472 x 3648
      Other Resolutions3024 x 2016, 2304 x 1536, 1440 x 960
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsBasic, Normal, FineFine, standard
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points49
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x
      Focal Length9.1 - 146 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 400 mm
      Optical Zoom16x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 4.0
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance3 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size1.8"3.0"
      Screen Resolution117k dot1,240k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage92%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.74x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Shutter Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting2.0 fps12.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 12 fps at 20.1 MP
      Up to 7 fps at 20.3 MP
      Up to 30 fps at 8 MP
      Flash Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye reduction
      Slow Sync
      Auto
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-eye Reduction
      Slow Sync
      Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off
      1st / 2nd Slow Sync.
      Flash Range15.00 m13.50 m at Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/125 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/2 EV increments)±5 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 (3, 5 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Video Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
      Internal Recording ModesMP4
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/29.97 fps [100 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080p at 29.97/59.94 fps [20 to 28 Mb/s]
      1280 x 720 at 29.97 fps [10 Mb/s]
      AVCHD
      1920 x 1080p
      1920 x 1080p at 24.00/29.97/59.94 fps [24 to 28 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080i at 59.94 fps [17 Mb/s]
      1280 x 720 at 29.97 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Input
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      USB SpeedUSB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible
      Remote Control Optional
      Environmental Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
      Dimensions142 x 131 x 80 mm (5.59 x 5.16 x 3.15")136 x 97 x 132 mm (5.35 x 3.82 x 5.2")
      Weight (inc. batteries)850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz)808 g (1.78 lb / 28.50 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.6 x 6.6 x 5.8"
      Package Weight3.105 lb
      Power and Storage Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
      Battery PackDMW-BLC12PP
      Battery Life350 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I/IISingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
      Other Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Accessory Mount1x Hot Shoe
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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