Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS60
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Push 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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
- Revealed January 2016
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS50
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS70

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm SL240 versus Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm SL240 was launched 5 years prior to the ZS60 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm SL240 scores against the ZS60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS60 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Panasonic ZS60
Fujifilm SL240 | ZS60 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Fujifilm SL240
ZS60 | Fujifilm SL240 | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 48 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+580k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic ZS60
Fujifilm SL240 | ZS60 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL240 has got outside measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has sizing of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm SL240 versus Panasonic ZS60 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 versus the ZS60.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL240 and ZS60 is 67 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL240 and ZS60.
To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS60 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL240 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ80 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-01-05 | 2016-01-05 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 18MP |
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 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-576mm (24.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 510g (1.12 pounds) | 282g (0.62 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") | 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 37 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 109 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | 320 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-85 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $280 | $248 |