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Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2012
Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Refreshed by Panasonic FZ200
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was brought out 18 months after the FZ100 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm SL300 grades vs the FZ100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Panasonic FZ100

 Fujifilm SL300 FZ100 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2010More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Fujifilm SL300

 FZ100 Fujifilm SL300 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Panasonic FZ100

 Fujifilm SL300 FZ100 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL300 provides outside measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ100 has specifications of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 versus the FZ100.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL300 and FZ100 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL300 and FZ100.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm SL300 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography features
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Street photography information
Panasonic FZ100 Street photography information
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average in class (510g)
58
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography details
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm SL300
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ100
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (510 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (540 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography highlights
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reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
51
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging details
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average in class (510 grams)
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reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average in class (540g)
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Panasonic FZ100
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2010-07-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 510 grams (1.12 pounds) 540 grams (1.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $280 $500