Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS25

Here is a complete overview of the Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was announced 12 months earlier than the ZS25 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm SL240 grades versus the ZS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL240 provides external dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 versus the ZS25.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL240 and ZS25 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL240 and ZS25.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS25 to offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL240 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.