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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ70

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ70 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Revealed July 2013
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was brought out 18 months earlier than the FZ70 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm SL240 matches up vs the FZ70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Panasonic FZ70

 Fujifilm SL240 FZ70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Fujifilm SL240

 FZ70 Fujifilm SL240 
RevealedJuly 2013January 2012More modern by 18 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic FZ70

 Fujifilm SL240 FZ70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL240 features outer measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ70 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic FZ70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 against the FZ70.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL240 and FZ70 is 67 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL240 and FZ70.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FZ70 to offer more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL240 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Portrait photography camera
38
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm SL240
Street photography with Panasonic FZ70
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (510g)
49
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (606 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography features
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
55
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (400 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Travel photography camera
54
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (510 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
55
good battery (400 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (20mm)
great reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (606g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography highlights
41
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
54
you can focus manually
really wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
good battery (400 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging info
24
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
more heavy than others in class (510g)
26
really wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (606g)
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic FZ70
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2013-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set 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 modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 510g (1.12 pounds) 606g (1.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 41
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 171
Other
Battery life 300 shots 400 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $280 $300