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Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ70

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
39
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
Portability
63
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ70 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(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
Panasonic FZ70
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Panasonic FZ70

 Fujifilm SL300 FZ70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Fujifilm SL300

 FZ70 Fujifilm SL300 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2012More recent by 18 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Panasonic FZ70

 Fujifilm SL300 FZ70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ70 size comparison

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

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ70 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography factors
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good MP (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm SL300
Street photography with Panasonic FZ70
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average (510 grams)
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average (606 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography highlights
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
55
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
great battery (400 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Travel photography camera
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good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (510 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
55
great battery (400 shots)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (20mm)
great reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (606g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Landscape photography camera
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quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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manual focus
fairly wide (20mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
great battery (400 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging details
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than average (510 grams)
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fairly wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average (606g)
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Panasonic FZ70
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
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