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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(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
Panasonic ZS7
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Panasonic ZS7

 Fujifilm SL240 ZS7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Fujifilm SL240

 ZS7 Fujifilm SL240 

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic ZS7

 Fujifilm SL240 ZS7 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2011Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kIdentical 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).

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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.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL240 and ZS7 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL240
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS7
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good megapixels (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others in class (510g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography highlights
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incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
28
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography info
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (576mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (510 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than average (218 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography info
41
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging highlights
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
heavier than others in class (510 grams)
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fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic ZS7
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
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