Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ2500

Below is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm SL300 versus Panasonic FZ2500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and FZ2500 (20MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm SL300 was launched 5 years before the FZ2500 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm SL300 matches up against the FZ2500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery & Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL300 enjoys outside dimensions 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 FZ2500 has proportions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") accompanied by a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 versus the FZ2500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL300 and FZ2500 is 67 and 53 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL300 and FZ2500.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm SL300 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic FZ2500 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.