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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
67 Imaging
37 Features
39 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS25
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was brought out 3 months before the ZS20 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm SL240 matches up versus the ZS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Panasonic ZS20

          

          

            
 Fujifilm SL240 ZS20 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Fujifilm SL240

          

          

            
 ZS20 Fujifilm SL240 
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic ZS20

          

          

            
 Fujifilm SL240 ZS20 
IntroducedJanuary 2012April 2012Similar age
Focus manually  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL240 features external dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS20 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 versus the ZS20.
Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL240 and ZS20 is 67 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL240 and ZS20.
As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you need to factor the age  of the products into consideration.

            Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL240
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS20
38
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 supports face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
30
 good  resolution (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm SL240 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography information
43
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 heavier than competitors (510g)
65
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides focus by touch
 lighter than others (206 grams)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm SL240 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZS20 as a Sports photography camera
47
 long zoom range (24-576mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 supports tracking focus
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
47
 great zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 provides tracking focus
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography features
54
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 long zoom (576mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competitors (510 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
 lighter than others (206g)
 provides focus by touch
 good  resolution (14MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great reach (480mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 not so great battery pack (260 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm SL240 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS20 as a Landscape photography camera
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse recording
42
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 not so great battery pack (260 shots)
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging information
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect autofocus
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of mic port
 heavier than competitors (510 grams)
34
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others (206g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have mic support
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic ZS20
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2012-04-26
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
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 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
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 - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 510 gr (1.12 pounds) 206 gr (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 images 260 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $280 $349