Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS8
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS8 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Panasonic ZS8
Fujifilm SL240 | ZS8 | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Fujifilm SL240
ZS8 | Fujifilm SL240 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic ZS8
Fujifilm SL240 | ZS8 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | July 2011 | Same age | |
Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | |
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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 |