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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Old Model is Panasonic FZ100
  • Replacement is Panasonic FZ300
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Panasonic FZ200

 Fujifilm SL1000 FZ200 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 FZ200 Fujifilm SL1000 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic FZ200

 Fujifilm SL1000 FZ200 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2012Same generation
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

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

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography advice
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
lack of manual focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000s)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ200 Street photography factors
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has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (659 grams)
57
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography factors
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
good battery power (350 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
better than average battery life (540 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography highlights
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good battery power (350 shots)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (659 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
55
better than average battery life (540 per charge)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (588 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography advice
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decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
good battery power (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
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you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (540 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (659g)
63
rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (588g)
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic FZ200
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots 1,312 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 13.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 659g (1.45 pounds) 588g (1.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 114
Other
Battery life 350 images 540 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $600 $499