Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ70

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was manufactured 6 months before the FZ70 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm SL1000 matches up versus the FZ70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery & Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL1000 comes with physical measurements 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 FZ70 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 against the FZ70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL1000 and FZ70 is 61 and 63 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL1000 and FZ70.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos however you need to consider the age of the products into consideration.