Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS35
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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)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS35/Panasonic-ZS35-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
- Launched January 2014
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS30
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS40
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The Fujifilm SL240 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the ZS35 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm SL240 matches up vs the ZS35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS35 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Panasonic ZS35
Fujifilm SL240 | ZS35 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Fujifilm SL240
ZS35 | Fujifilm SL240 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 24 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic ZS35
Fujifilm SL240 | ZS35 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL240 enjoys external measurements 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 ZS35 has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic ZS35 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 against the ZS35.
![Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-SL240-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS35-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL240 and ZS35 is 67 and 89 respectively.
![Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-SL240-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS35-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL240 and ZS35.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS35 to produce extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL240 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
![Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-SL240-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS35-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-SL240-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS35-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ55 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-01-05 | 2014-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 21 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-576mm (24.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 510g (1.12 lbs) | 305g (0.67 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") | 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-85 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $280 | $300 |