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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
67 Imaging
38 Features
39 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65 Imaging
36 Features
64 Overall
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ100
  • Renewed by Panasonic FZ300
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm SL240 versus Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was brought out 6 months prior to the FZ200 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm SL240 matches up versus the FZ200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Panasonic FZ200

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Fujifilm SL240

		

		

			
 FZ200 Fujifilm SL240 
Manual focus  More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic FZ200

		

		

			
 Fujifilm SL240 FZ200 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2012Same age
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Touch display  Neither features Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL240 enjoys physical measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ200 has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm SL240 versus Panasonic FZ200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 compared to the FZ200.
Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL240 and FZ200 is 67 and 65 respectively.
Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL240 and FZ200.
As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm SL240 to result in extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively.
	
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL240
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ200
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 decent megapixels (14MP)
 features face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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 manual focus
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000 seconds)
 provides face detection focus
 delivers RAW files
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
 Fujifilm SL240 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FZ200 as a Street photography camera
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 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 heavier than competition (510 grams)
57
 screen can move to multiple angles
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competitors (588g)
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm SL240 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FZ200 as a Sports photography camera
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 excellent zoom range (24-576mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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 great zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking autofocus
 good battery life (540 CIPA)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography features
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 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 long reach (576mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition (510g)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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 good battery life (540 CIPA)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 rather wide (25mm)
 great zoom (600mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competitors (588g)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography information
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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 manual focus
 rather wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 good battery life (540 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging highlights
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection focus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external mic port
 heavier than competition (510 grams)
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 rather wide (25mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does have external microphone port
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 more heavy than competitors (588g)
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic FZ200
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine VII FHD
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
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 24-576mm (24.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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) 588 grams (1.30 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 114
Other
Battery life 300 shots 540 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $280 $499