Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS15

Following is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was released 7 months after the ZS15 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm SL1000 scores versus the ZS15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL1000 has got outside dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") having a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS15 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 vs the ZS15.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL1000 and ZS15 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL1000 and ZS15.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm SL1000 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm SL1000 should have an edge in sensor technology.