Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS1

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm SL300 and Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm SL300 was released 2 years later than the ZS1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm SL300 matches up vs the ZS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you need 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") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS1 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm SL300 and Panasonic ZS1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 and the ZS1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL300 and ZS1 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL300 and ZS1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm SL300 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm SL300 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm SL300 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.