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Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push 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 ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was released 12 months later than the ZS10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm SL300 grades vs the ZS10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Panasonic ZS10

 Fujifilm SL300 ZS10 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Fujifilm SL300

 ZS10 Fujifilm SL300 
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Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Panasonic ZS10

 Fujifilm SL300 ZS10 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL300 features physical measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 versus the ZS10.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL300 and ZS10 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL300 and ZS10.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you will want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm SL300 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography details
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resolution is good (14MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Street photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (510g)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competition (219g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography information
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Travel photography camera
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resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (510 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than competition (219 grams)
has touch to focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (260 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography advice
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fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging factors
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition (510g)
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fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (219 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Panasonic ZS10
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2011-01-25
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 510 grams (1.12 pounds) 219 grams (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 260 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $280 $350