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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic SZ10 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
  • Announced January 2012
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Introduced January 2015
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was launched 4 years prior to the SZ10 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm SL240 grades versus the SZ10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Panasonic SZ10

 Fujifilm SL240 SZ10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Fujifilm SL240

 SZ10 Fujifilm SL240 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2012More modern by 36 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic SZ10

 Fujifilm SL240 SZ10 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL240 has got outside 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 SZ10 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic SZ10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 vs the SZ10.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL240 and SZ10 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL240 and SZ10.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ10 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL240 will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL240
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ10
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decent megapixels (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Street photography info
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography info
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (510 grams)
70
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (177 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.4 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Travel photography camera
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decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (510g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than average (177 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (200 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography info
Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography info
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pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (510 grams)
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than average (177g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic SZ10
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2015-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
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
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 510 gr (1.12 lbs) 177 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 200 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $280 $200