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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
67 Imaging
37 Features
39 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2012
Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Revealed July 2015
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ200
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm SL240 versus Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was revealed 4 years earlier than the FZ300 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm SL240 matches up vs the FZ300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Panasonic FZ300

		

		

			
 Fujifilm SL240 FZ300 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Fujifilm SL240

		

		

			
 FZ300 Fujifilm SL240 
RevealedJuly 2015January 2012More modern by 42 months
Manual focus  Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic FZ300

		

		

			
 Fujifilm SL240 FZ300 
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL240 provides external dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ300 has measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm SL240 versus Panasonic FZ300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 versus the FZ300.
Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL240 and FZ300 is 67 and 59 respectively.
Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL240 and FZ300.
As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm SL240 to provide more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL240 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm SL240 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic FZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
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 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 includes face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
46
 you can focus manually
 offers face detection autofocus
 saves RAW files
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
 Fujifilm SL240 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FZ300 as a Street photography camera
43
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 more heavy than others in class (510g)
59
 screen articulates fully
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 boasts touch to focus
 environment proofing
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competitors (691g)
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm SL240 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FZ300 as a Sports photography camera
47
 great zoom range (24-576mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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 excellent zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 great max shutter speed (1/16,000s)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 great battery (380 CIPA)
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm SL240 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FZ300 as a Travel photography camera
54
 good  resolution (14MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very long reach (576mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 more heavy than others in class (510 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
59
 great battery (380 per charge)
 environment proofing
 boasts touch to focus
 built-in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 decently wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (600mm)
 more heavy than competitors (691 grams)
 low MP (12MP)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography details
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 no Timelapse recording
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 you can focus manually
 decently wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 environment proofing
 great battery (380 per charge)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm SL240 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic FZ300 as a Vlogging camera
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect focusing
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no microphone port
 more heavy than others in class (510g)
62
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection autofocus
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 includes external microphone jack
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 more heavy than competitors (691g)
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic FZ300
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2015-07-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
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
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) 8.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 gr (1.12 lbs) 691 gr (1.52 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 pictures 380 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $280 $598