Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ70
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
- Released July 2013

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview
Below is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm SL300 was introduced 18 months before the FZ70 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm SL300 matches up vs the FZ70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ70 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery & Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Panasonic FZ70
Fujifilm SL300 | FZ70 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Fujifilm SL300
FZ70 | Fujifilm SL300 | |||
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Released | July 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 18 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Panasonic FZ70
Fujifilm SL300 | FZ70 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL300 enjoys exterior dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ70 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 against the FZ70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL300 and FZ70 is 67 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL300 and FZ70.
As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FZ70 to give you more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-01-05 | 2013-07-18 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 20-1200mm (60.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT Screen LCD Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 202k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 9.0fps |
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) | 13.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 510 gr (1.12 lb) | 606 gr (1.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") | 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 41 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 171 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | 400 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-85 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $280 | $300 |