Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS45

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm SL300 versus Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was revealed 4 years before the ZS45 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm SL300 scores vs the ZS45 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL300 comes with external measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS45 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm SL300 versus Panasonic ZS45 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 compared to the ZS45.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL300 and ZS45 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL300 and ZS45.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS45 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.