Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS15

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.