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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(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
Panasonic FZ35
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Panasonic FZ35

 Fujifilm SL240 FZ35 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2010More modern by 19 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Fujifilm SL240

 FZ35 Fujifilm SL240 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic FZ35

 Fujifilm SL240 FZ35 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

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

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography information
38
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
41
manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ35 Street photography factors
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (510g)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm SL240
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ35
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography highlights
54
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (576mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (510 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
41
manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging highlights
24
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
heavier than competition (510 grams)
26
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic FZ35
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
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