Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS35
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Panasonic ZS35
Fujifilm SL300 | ZS35 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Fujifilm SL300
ZS35 | Fujifilm SL300 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 24 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Panasonic ZS35
Fujifilm SL300 | ZS35 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | |
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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 |