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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
55
Overall
46

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(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
  • Released January 2012
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS40
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS50
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm SL240 versus Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was launched 4 years before the ZS45 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm SL240 matches up versus the ZS45 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Panasonic ZS45

 Fujifilm SL240 ZS45 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Fujifilm SL240

 ZS45 Fujifilm SL240 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2012More modern by 36 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic ZS45

 Fujifilm SL240 ZS45 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL240 has outside 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 ZS45 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm SL240 versus Panasonic ZS45 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 versus the ZS45.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL240 and ZS45 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL240 and ZS45.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS45 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL240 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography advice
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm SL240
Street photography with Panasonic ZS45
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others in class (510g)
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (249g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography details
47
incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
56
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (350 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography factors
54
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (576mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (510g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
good battery power (350 CIPA)
lighter than average (249g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography features
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reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
48
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery power (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging features
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than others in class (510 grams)
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (249 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic ZS45
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2015-01-06
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 510 gr (1.12 pounds) 249 gr (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 350 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $280 $300