Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm SL300 versus Panasonic FZ1000 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and FZ1000 II (20MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 II (1") offer different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm SL300 was revealed 8 years before the FZ1000 II which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm SL300 scores versus the FZ1000 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL300 enjoys exterior measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ1000 II has measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm SL300 versus Panasonic FZ1000 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 and the FZ1000 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL300 and FZ1000 II is 67 and 55 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL300 and FZ1000 II.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm SL300 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will give more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.