Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS40
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
- Announced January 2013
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- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
- Introduced January 2014
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS35
- Updated by Panasonic ZS45
Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe Fujifilm SL1000 was revealed 12 months earlier than the ZS40 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm SL1000 scores against the ZS40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS40 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Panasonic ZS40
Fujifilm SL1000 | ZS40 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Fujifilm SL1000
ZS40 | Fujifilm SL1000 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | January 2013 | More modern by 12 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic ZS40
Fujifilm SL1000 | ZS40 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 920k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL1000 comes with outside dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") having a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS40 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS40 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 compared to the ZS40.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL1000 and ZS40 is 61 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL1000 and ZS40.
Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS40 to offer more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL1000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ60 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dots | 200k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.40 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 659 grams (1.45 pounds) | 240 grams (0.53 pounds) |
Dimensions | 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") | 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" 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 | 350 photographs | 300 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $600 | $450 |