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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS7
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm SL240 versus Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was announced 6 months after the ZS8 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm SL240 matches up vs the ZS8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Panasonic ZS8

 Fujifilm SL240 ZS8 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Fujifilm SL240

 ZS8 Fujifilm SL240 

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic ZS8

 Fujifilm SL240 ZS8 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2011Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL240 enjoys external dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS8 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the Fujifilm SL240 versus Panasonic ZS8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 and the ZS8.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL240 and ZS8 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL240 and ZS8.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you would want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography info
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography factors
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (510 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (210 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography features
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great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
slow fps (2.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography details
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (510g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competition (210g)
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography information
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rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging highlights
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
heavier than competition (510g)
30
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (210 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic ZS8
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 510g (1.12 lb) 210g (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images 340 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Card slots One One
Retail cost $280 $275