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Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic LZ40

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Replaced the Panasonic LZ30
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm SL300 versus Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and LZ40 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was revealed 24 months before the LZ40 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm SL300 matches up against the LZ40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Panasonic LZ40

 Fujifilm SL300 LZ40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Fujifilm SL300

 LZ40 Fujifilm SL300 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2012Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Panasonic LZ40

 Fujifilm SL300 LZ40 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL300 enjoys outside measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ40 has dimensions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm SL300 versus Panasonic LZ40 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 vs the LZ40.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL300 and LZ40 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL300 and LZ40.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic LZ40 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL300
Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ40
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good MP (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
good resolution (20MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Street photography factors
Panasonic LZ40 Street photography factors
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (510 grams)
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average in class (524 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm SL300
Sports photography with Panasonic LZ40
47
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography highlights
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good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (510g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
55
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (22mm)
great zoom (924mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (524 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography features
Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography features
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
44
fairly wide (22mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (510 grams)
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fairly wide (22mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
does have mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than average in class (524g)
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Panasonic LZ40
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 22-924mm (42.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 10.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 510 grams (1.12 lbs) 524 grams (1.16 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 320 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $280 $219