Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS7
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Released July 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS8
Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview
Below is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Fujifilm SL240 was launched 6 months later than the ZS7 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm SL240 grades vs the ZS7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS7 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Panasonic ZS7
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Fujifilm SL240
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Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic ZS7
Fujifilm SL240 | ZS7 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | July 2011 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL240 enjoys outer dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic ZS7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 against the ZS7.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL240 and ZS7 is 67 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL240 and ZS7.
All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm SL240 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ10 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-01-05 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-576mm (24.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 510 gr (1.12 lbs) | 218 gr (0.48 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" 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 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-85 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $280 | $350 |