Clicky

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ60 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
  • Announced January 2012
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ62
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The Fujifilm SL300 was revealed 6 months earlier than the FZ60 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm SL300 scores versus the FZ60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Panasonic FZ60

 Fujifilm SL300 FZ60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Fujifilm SL300

 FZ60 Fujifilm SL300 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Panasonic FZ60

 Fujifilm SL300 FZ60 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL300 comes with 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) while the Panasonic FZ60 has proportions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ60 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 and the FZ60.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL300 and FZ60 is 67 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL300 and FZ60.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FZ60 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography info
38
MP count good (14MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ60 Street photography highlights
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (510g)
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (493g)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm SL300
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ60
47
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
55
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (450 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography features
54
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (510g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
57
good battery pack (450 CIPA)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (493 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography advice
41
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
good battery pack (450 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging features
24
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
heavier than competition in class (510g)
27
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (493g)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Panasonic FZ60
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 510 grams (1.12 lbs) 493 grams (1.09 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 450 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $280 $350