Fujifilm SL240 vs Pentax XG-1

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm SL240 vs Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was revealed 3 years before the XG-1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm SL240 scores against the XG-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 and Pentax XG-1. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery and Pentax XG-1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL240 provides outside 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 Pentax XG-1 has sizing of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm SL240 vs Pentax XG-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 compared to the XG-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL240 and XG-1 is 67 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL240 and XG-1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Pentax XG-1 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL240 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.