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Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS20
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Fujifilm SL300 and Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was revealed 5 months before the ZS15 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm SL300 grades vs the ZS15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Panasonic ZS15

 Fujifilm SL300 ZS15 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Fujifilm SL300

 ZS15 Fujifilm SL300 

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Panasonic ZS15

 Fujifilm SL300 ZS15 
LaunchedJanuary 2012June 2012Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL300 has got exterior measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm SL300 and Panasonic ZS15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 vs the ZS15.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL300 and ZS15 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL300 and ZS15.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm SL300 to show extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography information
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Street photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (510 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (208g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography details
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography details
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (510 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
61
lighter than competition (208g)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery (260 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography advice
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really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery (260 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (510g)
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (208 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Panasonic ZS15
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-06-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
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 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 510g (1.12 lb) 208g (0.46 lb)
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 All around 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 photographs 260 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $280 $279