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Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
39
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS35 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 ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS40
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm SL300 versus Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm SL300 was released 24 months earlier than the ZS35 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm SL300 grades vs the ZS35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Panasonic ZS35

 Fujifilm SL300 ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Fujifilm SL300

 ZS35 Fujifilm SL300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2012Newer by 24 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Panasonic ZS35

 Fujifilm SL300 ZS35 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL300 comes with external dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm SL300 versus Panasonic ZS35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 and the ZS35.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL300 and ZS35 is 67 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL300 and ZS35.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS35 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography factors
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MP count good (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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good MP (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography factors
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (510 grams)
68
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography information
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long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Travel photography camera
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MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (510g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than average (305g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography information
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quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm SL300
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS35
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (510 grams)
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (305g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Panasonic ZS35
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 21
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 510 gr (1.12 lbs) 305 gr (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $280 $300