Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic LZ30
Portability
67 Imaging
37 Features
39 Overall
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67 Imaging
37 Features
39 Overall
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Portability
66 Imaging
40 Features
32 Overall
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66 Imaging
40 Features
32 Overall
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs
Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise 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 LZ30
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
- Released January 2013
- Replaced the Panasonic LZ20
- Newer Model is Panasonic LZ40
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Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm SL240 versus Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm SL240 was unveiled 12 months before the LZ30 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm SL240 scores vs the LZ30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery & Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Panasonic LZ30
| Fujifilm SL240 | LZ30 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Fujifilm SL240
| LZ30 | Fujifilm SL240 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | January 2012 | More recent by 12 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic LZ30
| Fujifilm SL240 | LZ30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display sizing |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL240 enjoys external measurements 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 LZ30 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm SL240 versus Panasonic LZ30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 vs the LZ30.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL240 and LZ30 is 67 and 66 respectively.
Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL240 and LZ30.
All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic LZ30 to result in greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL240 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography highlights
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Fujifilm SL240 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Street photography camera
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average in class (510g)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others in class (552 grams)
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Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic LZ30 Sports photography highlights
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
good battery (380 CIPA)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Fujifilm SL240 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Travel photography camera
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (510g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
good battery (380 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (552 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography features
Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography features
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery (380 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging features
Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging features
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (510 grams)
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
heavier than others in class (552 grams)
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2012-01-05 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-576mm (24.0x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) | 4.40 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 510 gr (1.12 pounds) | 552 gr (1.22 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") | 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" 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 shots | 380 shots |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | AA |
| Battery model | NP-85 | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 0r 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $280 | $230 |