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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 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
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Panasonic ZS40

 Fujifilm SL1000 ZS40 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 ZS40 Fujifilm SL1000 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 12 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic ZS40

 Fujifilm SL1000 ZS40 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution920k920kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL1000 and ZS40 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography details
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
saves RAW formats
manual focus not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
52
focusing manually
decent MP (18MP)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Street photography with Panasonic ZS40
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screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (659g)
69
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (240g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography features
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery (350 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
54
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Travel photography camera
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great battery (350 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (659g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competitors in class (240 grams)
decent MP (18MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Landscape photography camera
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pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
saves RAW formats
great battery (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
56
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging factors
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors (659 grams)
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (240g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic ZS40
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
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