Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic SZ10

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was released 24 months before the SZ10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm SL1000 matches up versus the SZ10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL1000 offers external measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ10 has proportions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic SZ10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 compared to the SZ10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL1000 and SZ10 is 61 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL1000 and SZ10.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm SL1000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.