Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS1
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![Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-SL240/Fujifilm-SL240-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Revealed May 2009
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview
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.
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Panasonic ZS1
Fujifilm SL240 | ZS1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | May 2009 | Fresher by 33 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Fujifilm SL240
ZS1 | Fujifilm SL240 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic ZS1
Fujifilm SL240 | ZS1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-SL240-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS1-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL240 and ZS1 is 67 and 91 respectively.
![Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-SL240-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-SL240-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-SL240-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ6 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-01-05 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-576mm (24.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 510 grams (1.12 lb) | 229 grams (0.50 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-85 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $280 | $0 |