Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS40

Here is a detailed review of the Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the ZS40 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm SL240 grades versus the ZS40 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL240 has outside dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic ZS40 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 against the ZS40.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL240 and ZS40 is 67 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The visual here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL240 and ZS40.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS40 to give you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL240 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.