Canon EOS Rebel SL1 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon EOS Rebel SL1 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Canon EOS Rebel SL1 was introduced in July 2013 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 was introduced in June 2014. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon EOS Rebel SL1 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 over Canon EOS Rebel SL1.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Canon EOS Rebel SL1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 have 3.0" screens with 1,040k dot and 921k dot resolutions respectively. Canon EOS Rebel SL1 has a Fixed screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 has a Fully Articulated screen which makes it selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Canon EOS Rebel SL1 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Viewfinder

Canon EOS Rebel SL1 has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinderPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,359k dot resolution. Canon EOS Rebel SL1 has 95% coverage with 0.87x (0.55x 35mm equivalent) magnification and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 has 100% coverage (0.7x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

Canon EOS Rebel SL1 features a 18.0 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 22.3 x 14.9 mm and a total area of 332.3 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 features a 20.1 megapixel 1-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 13.2 x 8.8 mm and a total area of 77.4 mm². Its native ISO range is 125 - 12,800 and expands to 80 - 25,600 in boosted mode.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Canon EOS Rebel SL1 is equipped with DIGIC 5 processor and can take pictures up to 5184 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 5184 x 2912, 4608 x 3456,3456 x 3456, 3456 x 2304, 3456 x 1944, 3072 x 2304, 2592 x 1728, 2592 x 1456, 2304 x 1728, 2304 x 2304, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1080, 1728 x 1728, 1696 x 1280, 1280 x 1280, 720 x 480, 720 x 400, 640 x 480, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 is equipped with Venus Engine processor and can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution.

No Image Stabilization

The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Canon EOS Rebel SL1 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 nothing can be done.

Built-in Wi-Fi on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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NFC on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Canon EOS Rebel SL1 has a Mini HDMI and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 has a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Canon EOS Rebel SL1 comes with LP-E12 battery pack with battery life of 380 shots and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 comes with DMW-BLC12PP battery pack with battery life of 360 shots.

External Storage Slots

Canon EOS Rebel SL1 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 has a single card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Canon EOS Rebel SL1, and up to 1/16000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/4000 sec with mechanical shutter on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. Canon EOS Rebel SL1 can shoot continuously up to 4.0 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 can shoot continuously up to 12.0 fps.

Focusing

Canon EOS Rebel SL1 has Dual Pixel CMOS AF system with 9 (1 cross-type) focusing points and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 has 49 focusing points. Canon EOS Rebel SL1 has detection range from -0.5 to +18 EV.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 9.40 m on Canon EOS Rebel SL1 and 13.50 m at Auto ISO on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe to Canon EOS Rebel SL1 and via Shoe Mount to Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/200 sec on Canon EOS Rebel SL1.

Canon EOS Rebel SL1 body has dimensions of 117 x 91 x 69 mm (4.61 x 3.58 x 2.72") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 body has dimensions of 137 x 99 x 131 mm (5.39 x 3.9 x 5.16"). Canon EOS Rebel SL1 weighs 407 g (0.90 lb / 14.36 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 weighs 831 g (1.83 lb / 29.31 oz).

Canon EOS Rebel SL1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000

117 mm

91 mm

137 mm

99 mm

91 mm

99 mm

69 mm

131 mm