Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS60

On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm SL300 versus Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was revealed 5 years before the ZS60 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm SL300 grades against the ZS60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery & Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL300 provides 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) while the Panasonic ZS60 has proportions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 and the ZS60.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL300 and ZS60 is 67 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL300 and ZS60.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS60 to give you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.