Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ100
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery and Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Panasonic FZ100
Fujifilm SL300 | FZ100 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Fujifilm SL300
FZ100 | Fujifilm SL300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Panasonic FZ100
Fujifilm SL300 | FZ100 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Exact 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | |
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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 |