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Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2012
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS8
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was brought out 6 months later than the ZS7 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm SL300 grades against the ZS7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Panasonic ZS7

 Fujifilm SL300 ZS7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Fujifilm SL300

 ZS7 Fujifilm SL300 

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Panasonic ZS7

 Fujifilm SL300 ZS7 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2011Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL300 comes with physical dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 vs the ZS7.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL300 and ZS7 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL300 and ZS7.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm SL300 to give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography information
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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no manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography advice
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (510 grams)
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography info
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm SL300
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS7
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (510 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competition (218 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Landscape photography camera
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reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging advice
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition (510g)
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fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Panasonic ZS7
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 510g (1.12 pounds) 218g (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" 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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $280 $350