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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand 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 FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ62
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was launched 6 months before the FZ60 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm SL240 scores vs the FZ60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Panasonic FZ60

 Fujifilm SL240 FZ60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Fujifilm SL240

 FZ60 Fujifilm SL240 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic FZ60

 Fujifilm SL240 FZ60 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL240 has physical dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ60 has dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 compared to the FZ60.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL240 and FZ60 is 67 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL240 and FZ60.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FZ60 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography information
38
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
43
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ60 Street photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (510 grams)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average (493g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Sports photography camera
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
55
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography advice
54
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (510g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
57
better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (493 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography highlights
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
49
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
better than average battery pack (450 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging info
24
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition (510 grams)
27
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than average (493g)
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic FZ60
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
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) 13.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 510 gr (1.12 lbs) 493 gr (1.09 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 450 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $280 $350