Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS1

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm SL240 versus Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") posses different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm SL240 was manufactured 2 years later than the ZS1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm SL240 grades versus the ZS1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL240 provides external measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS1 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm SL240 versus Panasonic ZS1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 and the ZS1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL240 and ZS1 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The graphic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL240 and ZS1.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm SL240 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm SL240 will give you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm SL240 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.