How is Slim framework different from other frameworks like Laravel, Symfony or Zend?

Defining the given three will cite the differences among them.

• Laravel: This is an open-source framework and specifically a PHP one. It follows the model view controller structure for the creation of numerous web applications. And this MVC is based on Symfony.
• Symfony: Symfony is also a PHP web framework but this is used to build all sorts of websites that are easy as well as flexible to create and maintain.
• Zend: The Zend framework is used to create web applications making use of the PHP 5.3 +. The code used in this framework is completely object-oriented.