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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Launched April 2012
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was announced 3 months earlier than the FZ150 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm SL240 scores against the FZ150 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Panasonic FZ150

 Fujifilm SL240 FZ150 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Fujifilm SL240

 FZ150 Fujifilm SL240 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic FZ150

 Fujifilm SL240 FZ150 
LaunchedJanuary 2012April 2012Same generation
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL240 enjoys exterior measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ150 has measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 compared to the FZ150.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL240 and FZ150 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL240 and FZ150.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm SL240 to show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL240
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ150
38
MP count good (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
focusing manually
supports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (510g)
58
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (528g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (410 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Travel photography camera
54
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (510 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
better than average battery pack (410 per charge)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (528g)
low MP (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography factors
41
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
48
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (410 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging features
24
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (510g)
62
decently wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone port
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors (528 grams)
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic FZ150
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-04-11
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 510 grams (1.12 lbs) 528 grams (1.16 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 40
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 132
Other
Battery life 300 shots 410 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $280 $499