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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2012
Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS45
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS60
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was announced 4 years before the ZS50 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm SL240 matches up versus the ZS50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Panasonic ZS50

 Fujifilm SL240 ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Fujifilm SL240

 ZS50 Fujifilm SL240 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2012Fresher by 36 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic ZS50

 Fujifilm SL240 ZS50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL240 comes with outer measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS50 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic ZS50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 compared to the ZS50.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL240 and ZS50 is 67 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL240 and ZS50.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm SL240 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL240 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography information
38
megapixel count good (14MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
you can focus manually
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Street photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others in class (510g)
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (243 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm SL240
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS50
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography advice
54
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (510 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than competition in class (243g)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography information
41
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging factors
24
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (510g)
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (243 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic ZS50
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2015-01-06
Physical type 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) 6.40 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 510 grams (1.12 lb) 243 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 44
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 138
Other
Battery life 300 photos 300 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $280 $350