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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
39

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ47 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm SL240 was brought out 6 months later than the FZ47 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm SL240 grades vs the FZ47 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Panasonic FZ47

 Fujifilm SL240 FZ47 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Fujifilm SL240

 FZ47 Fujifilm SL240 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic FZ47

 Fujifilm SL240 FZ47 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL240 has physical 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 FZ47 has measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ47 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 against the FZ47.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL240 and FZ47 is 67 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL240 and FZ47.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm SL240 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography advice
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MP count decent (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detection focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography highlights
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others in class (510 grams)
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (498g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography information
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great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm SL240
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ47
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MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (510g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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better than average battery (400 per charge)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (498g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography info
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really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
heavier than others in class (510 grams)
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (498g)
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic FZ47
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2011-07-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000 secs
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 510 gr (1.12 pounds) 498 gr (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
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 400 pictures
Type of battery 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $280 $379