Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS50

The following is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm SL300 versus Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the ZS50 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm SL300 matches up versus the ZS50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL300 provides physical 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 ZS50 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Fujifilm SL300 versus Panasonic ZS50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 versus the ZS50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL300 and ZS50 is 67 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL300 and ZS50.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm SL300 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL300 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.