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Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic GH2

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
65
Overall
56

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic GH2 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
Panasonic GH2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 442g - 124 x 90 x 76mm
  • Announced March 2011
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GH1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GH3
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic GH2 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm SL300 versus Panasonic GH2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the GH2 (16MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm SL300 (1/2.3") and GH2 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm SL300 was revealed 10 months after the GH2 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm SL300 matches up versus the GH2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Panasonic GH2

 Fujifilm SL300 GH2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012March 2011Newer by 10 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Fujifilm SL300

 GH2 Fujifilm SL300 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Panasonic GH2

 Fujifilm SL300 GH2 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic GH2 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL300 offers outer measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Panasonic GH2 has sizing of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm SL300 versus Panasonic GH2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 vs the GH2.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic GH2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL300 and GH2 is 67 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic GH2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic GH2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL300 and GH2.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm SL300 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic GH2 will offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm SL300 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic GH2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH2 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
70
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GH2 as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others (510g)
68
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography details
Panasonic GH2 Sports photography details
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excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
46
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (330 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GH2 as a Travel photography camera
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (510 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (330 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GH2 Landscape photography highlights
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really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
60
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (330 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm SL300
Vlogging with Panasonic GH2
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than others (510 grams)
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display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic port
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Panasonic GH2
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2012-01-05 2011-03-23
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
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
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 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) 15.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24, 30, 60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 gr (1.12 pounds) 442 gr (0.97 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 60
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 655
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 330 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $280 $1,000