Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS30

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was launched 12 months before the ZS30 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm SL240 scores vs the ZS30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL240 provides outside measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic ZS30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 versus the ZS30.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL240 and ZS30 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL240 and ZS30.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS30 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL240 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.