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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63
Imaging
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Features
62
Overall
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2012
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Fujifilm SL240 versus Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and FZ80 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was introduced 6 years prior to the FZ80 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm SL240 matches up versus the FZ80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Panasonic FZ80

 Fujifilm SL240 FZ80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Fujifilm SL240

 FZ80 Fujifilm SL240 
LaunchedJanuary 2017January 2012More recent by 60 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic FZ80

 Fujifilm SL240 FZ80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL240 features external dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ80 has measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") and a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm SL240 versus Panasonic FZ80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 compared to the FZ80.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL240 and FZ80 is 67 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL240 and FZ80.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ80 to result in extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL240 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography highlights
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resolution is good (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Street photography info
Panasonic FZ80 Street photography info
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (510g)
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has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (616 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography details
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excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm SL240
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ80
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resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (510 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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provides focus by touch
resolution is good (18MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
more heavy than average (616g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL240
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ80
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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manual focus
quite wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm SL240
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ80
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
heavier than competition (510g)
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quite wide (20mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
more heavy than average (616g)
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic FZ80
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FZ82
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2017-01-04
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 510 gr (1.12 pounds) 616 gr (1.36 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7")
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 shots 330 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $280 $399