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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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 FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Introduced July 2015
  • Old Model is Panasonic FZ200
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and FZ300 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was released 3 years before the FZ300 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm SL1000 matches up versus the FZ300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Panasonic FZ300

 Fujifilm SL1000 FZ300 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 FZ300 Fujifilm SL1000 
IntroducedJuly 2015January 2013More modern by 30 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic FZ300

 Fujifilm SL1000 FZ300 
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL1000 enjoys outer measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") along with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ300 has specifications of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 and the FZ300.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL1000 and FZ300 is 61 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL1000 and FZ300.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm SL1000 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL1000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ300
44
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
saves RAW files
no manual focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
46
manual focus
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ300 as a Street photography camera
56
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (659g)
59
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
environment proof
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (691 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography factors
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good battery (350 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ300
54
good battery (350 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (659g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
59
better than average battery (380 shots)
environment proof
includes touch focus
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
heavier than competition in class (691g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ300
49
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
good battery (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
52
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging advice
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
heavier than competitors (659 grams)
62
decently wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (691g)
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic FZ300
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2015-07-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 8.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lbs) 691g (1.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 380 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $600 $598