Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ300 Comparison

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Fujifilm SL1000

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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12 MP | 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor

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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ300 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing SL1000 and FZ300, two Small Sensor Superzoom cameras from Fujifilm and Panasonic. Fujifilm SL1000 was introduced to market in January 2013 and Panasonic FZ300 was launched in July 2015. As you can see, SL1000 is 2 years older than FZ300. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic FZ300 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm SL1000 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2013-01-07

16MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 64 - 12800

24-1200 mm F2.9-6.5 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3.00" Tilting Screen

920k dot Electronic viewfinder

10.0fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

480fps High-Speed Video

659g. 123 x 89 x 123 mm mm

Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2015-07-16

12MP - 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 6400

25-600 mm F2.8 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3.00" Fully Articulated Screen

1440k dot Electronic viewfinder

12.0fps continuous shooting

4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

691g. 132 x 92 x 117 mm

Weather Sealed Body

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Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic FZ300 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300

Max Sensor Resolution	16 MP vs 12 MP	33% more pixels
Max ISO	12.800 vs 6.400	100% higher Max ISO
Weight	659 g vs 691 g	32 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide	24mm vs 25mm	1 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele	1200mm vs 600mm	600 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	50× vs 24x	more flexible focal coverage

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Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 over Fujifilm FinePix SL1000

Wireless Connection	Built-In vs None	Better connectivity
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Easy control of camera functions
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs No	very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Resolution	1.040k dots vs 920k dots	13% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter	1/16000s vs 1/1700s	faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting	12.0fps vs 10.0fps	2 fps faster
Battery Life	380 shots vs 350 shots	30 more frames with a single charge
Microphone Port	Yes vs No	High quality audio recording option
Environmental Sealing	Yes vs No	shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs No	creative shooting
Max Aperture - Wide	2.80 vs 2.90	faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	2.80 vs 6.50	faster lens at tele
Viewfinder Resolution	1440k dot vs 920k dot	56% higher resolution
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080	Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing	Yes vs No	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
4K Photo Mode	Yes vs No	Extract 8MP photos from 4K Video
Post Focus Mode	Yes vs No	Change focus point after taking a shot
Smartphone Remote	Yes vs No	Remote control your camera with a smartphone

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Common Strengths of Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300

Image Stabilization	Optical vs Optical	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Adjustable LCD Screen	Tilting vs Fully Articulated	Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
External Flash Shoe	Yes vs Yes	Better for flash photography
Viewfinder	Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic)	Better framing and control
RAW Support	Yes vs Yes	Better image quality
LCD Screen Resolution	920k dots vs 1.040k dots	High resolution screens
Continuous Shooting	10.0fps vs 12.0fps	Fast shooting speeds
Manual Exposure	Yes vs Yes	better exposure control
Focal Length - Tele	1200mm vs 600mm	Very good Telezoom

Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ300: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic FZ300 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm SL1000 has external dimensions of and weighs 659 g (including batteries). Panasonic FZ300 has external dimensions of 132 x 92 x 117 mm (5.2 x 3.62 x 4.61″) and weighs 691 g (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic FZ300. Fujifilm SL1000 is 9mm narrower and 3mm shorter than Panasonic FZ300 but it is also 6mm thicker.

Comparison image of Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic FZ300 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic FZ300.

Comparison image of Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic FZ300 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic FZ300.

Top View Comparison image of Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic FZ300 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Fujifilm SL1000 is 32g lighter than the Panasonic FZ300 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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SL1000

FZ300

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Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of FZ300, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to SL1000.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic FZ300's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

Fujifilm SL1000 features a Tilting only screen which is mostly only good for shooting from waist or over the head levels. On the other hand, Panasonic FZ300 sports a Fully Articulated screen which is more flexible and useful especially for taking Selfie shots and video.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ300: Sensor Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Panasonic FZ300 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3 (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Venus Engine processor.

Below you can see the SL1000 and FZ300 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic FZ300 Cameras

Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic FZ300 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ300 Lens Specs Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 features a 24-1200 mm F2.9-6.5 50× zoom lens whereas Panasonic FZ300 features a 25-600 mm F2.8 24x zoom lens.

Fujifilm SL1000 has 1mm wider coverage than the Panasonic FZ300. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.80, Panasonic FZ300 is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Fujifilm SL1000 has 600mm longer reach than the Panasonic FZ300. However, with a max aperture of f2.80, Panasonic FZ300 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

SL1000

FZ300

Widest - Samsung WB2200F

Average

Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

SL1000

FZ300

Longest - Nikon P1000

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

SL1000

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Fastest - Olympus 1

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

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SL1000

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Fastest - Sony RX10 III

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What types of Photography are Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic FZ300 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic FZ300 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Fujifilm SL1000 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic FZ300 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3 sensor
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Fujifilm SL1000 for Street Photography

GOOD

Panasonic FZ300 for Street Photography

GOOD

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Tilting LCD Screen
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3 sensor
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Fujifilm SL1000 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic FZ300 for Sports Photography

GOOD

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
1200 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1700s
Unknown Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 12.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/16000s
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
600 mm Tele Lens
Fast Lens at Tele: f2.80
Average Ergonomics&Handling
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Fujifilm SL1000 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Panasonic FZ300 for Daily Photography

GOOD

RAW shooting capability
50.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
659g
Body Thickness 123mm
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RAW shooting capability
Environmental Sealings
24.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3 sensor
691g
Body Thickness 117mm
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Fujifilm SL1000 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Panasonic FZ300 for Landscape Photography

POOR

RAW shooting capability
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Environmental Sealings
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3 sensor
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ300: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic FZ300, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic FZ300 scores compare:

Fujifilm SL1000

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #40 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #510 out of 1243 in all Cameras

Panasonic FZ300

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #4 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #145 out of 1243 in all Cameras

Panasonic FZ300 has a higher Overall Score than the Fujifilm SL1000 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Fujifilm FinePix SL1000	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Brand	Fujifilm	Panasonic
Announced	2013-01-07	2015-07-16
Body Type	SLR-like (bridge)	SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type	BSI-CMOS	CMOS
Size	1/2.3-inch	1/2.3
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area	28.07mm²	28.07mm²
Megapixels	16 megapixels	12 megapixels
Max Resolution	4608 x 3456	4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity	12,800 ISO	6,400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	64 ISO	100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	n/a	49
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	24-1200 mm (50×)	25-600 mm (24x)
Max Aperture	F2.9-6.5	F2.8
Macro Focus Range	0cm	1cm
Screen
Type	Tilting	Fully Articulated
Size	3.00"	3.00"
Resolution	920k dots	1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Electronic	Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution	920k dots	1,440k dots
Viewfinder Coverage	n/a	100%
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/1700s	1/16000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization	Optical	Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	n/a	8.80 m (at Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	10.0 fps	12.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080	3840 x 2160
Video Formats	Motion JPEG	MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	659g	691g
Dimensions	123 x 89 x 123 mmmm	132 x 92 x 117mm
Battery Life	350 shots	380 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction