Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS20

Below is a extended review of the Fujifilm SL300 versus Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was introduced 3 months before the ZS20 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm SL300 grades against the ZS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL300 has physical 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 ZS20 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm SL300 versus Panasonic ZS20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 and the ZS20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL300 and ZS20 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL300 and ZS20.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos but you should always take the production date of the products into consideration.