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Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm SL300 versus Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was released 19 months later than the FZ35 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm SL300 scores against the FZ35 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Panasonic FZ35

 Fujifilm SL300 FZ35 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2010More recent by 19 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Fujifilm SL300

 FZ35 Fujifilm SL300 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Panasonic FZ35

 Fujifilm SL300 FZ35 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL300 offers external 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 FZ35 has sizing of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm SL300 versus Panasonic FZ35 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 versus the FZ35.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL300 and FZ35 is 67 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL300 and FZ35.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm SL300 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm SL300 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography info
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decent MP (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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you can focus manually
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Street photography details
Panasonic FZ35 Street photography details
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others in class (510 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography highlights
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decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (510 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography details
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really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm SL300
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ35
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
heavier than others in class (510g)
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relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Panasonic FZ35
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FZ38
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 8.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 510 grams (1.12 lbs) 397 grams (0.88 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $280 $999