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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic LZ40

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push 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 LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LZ30
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and LZ40 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was launched 24 months prior to the LZ40 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm SL240 scores against the LZ40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Panasonic LZ40

 Fujifilm SL240 LZ40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Fujifilm SL240

 LZ40 Fujifilm SL240 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2012Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic LZ40

 Fujifilm SL240 LZ40 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL240 provides exterior dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ40 has sizing of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

See the Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic LZ40 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 and the LZ40.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL240 and LZ40 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL240 and LZ40.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic LZ40 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL240 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography features
Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography features
38
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Street photography features
Panasonic LZ40 Street photography features
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (510g)
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors (524 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography factors
Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography factors
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm SL240
Travel photography with Panasonic LZ40
54
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (576mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (510g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
55
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (22mm)
very long zoom (924mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (524 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography details
Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography details
41
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
44
really wide (22mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging information
Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging information
24
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
heavier than competition (510g)
27
really wide (22mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
has microphone support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than competitors (524g)
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic LZ40
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 22-924mm (42.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) 10.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 510g (1.12 lb) 524g (1.16 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 320 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $280 $219