Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ200

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm SL1000 versus Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was announced 6 months after the FZ200 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm SL1000 grades vs the FZ200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL1000 has physical dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ200 has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm SL1000 versus Panasonic FZ200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 compared to the FZ200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL1000 and FZ200 is 61 and 65 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL1000 and FZ200.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm SL1000 to result in more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively.