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Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced January 2012
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Announced January 2015
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm SL300 versus Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was revealed 4 years earlier than the SZ10 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm SL300 matches up vs the SZ10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Panasonic SZ10

 Fujifilm SL300 SZ10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Fujifilm SL300

 SZ10 Fujifilm SL300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2012More recent by 36 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Panasonic SZ10

 Fujifilm SL300 SZ10 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL300 features physical dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm SL300 versus Panasonic SZ10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 vs the SZ10.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL300 and SZ10 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL300 and SZ10.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ10 to produce greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL300 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography information
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography information
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (510g)
70
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (177 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography advice
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography advice
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.4 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Travel photography camera
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (510g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than others in class (177 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery life (200 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL300
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ10
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pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery life (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging highlights
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition in class (510g)
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (177g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Panasonic SZ10
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2015-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor 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 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.4 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 pounds) 177 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 200 photos
Battery format 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, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $280 $200