Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ35
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase 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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ38

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm SL240 was unveiled 19 months after the FZ35 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm SL240 scores vs the FZ35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ35 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery and Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Panasonic FZ35
Fujifilm SL240 | FZ35 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 19 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Fujifilm SL240
FZ35 | Fujifilm SL240 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic FZ35
Fujifilm SL240 | FZ35 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL240 features outer dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ35 has sizing of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 against the FZ35.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL240 and FZ35 is 67 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL240 and FZ35.
All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm SL240 to offer greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm SL240 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ38 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-01-05 | 2010-07-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine V |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 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 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-576mm (24.0x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-4.4 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) | 8.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 510 grams (1.12 lbs) | 397 grams (0.88 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") | 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-85 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $280 | $999 |