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Comparison of Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 [S]ave

Attribute
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 ×
General
ModelFujifilm FinePix SL300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
BrandFujifilmPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.fujifilmusa.com/index.htmlhttps://www.panasonic.com
Model numberSL300DMC-FZ40
Alternate model number(s)
  • sl305
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Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20122010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)122120
Width (mm)10092
Height (mm)9380
Weight (g)510498
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1414.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.2
Sensor width (mm)6.176.13
Sensor height (mm)4.554.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.441.42
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 4288 x 2416(10.4 mp other)
  • 4288 x 2864(12.3 mp 3:2)
  • 4288 x 3216(13.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)-1.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file format-AVCHD LIte / QT Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensFujinon Zoom with Super EBC Coating, 15 elements in 11 groupsLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT, 14 elements in 10 groups, 3 Asph. and 3 ED elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 720.0025.00 - 600.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.00 - 129.005.00 - 108.00
Zoom ratio (x)3024
Aperture range (f)-0.09 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4030
Macro focus range (cm)2 - 100-
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 6.7
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect AF; Center, Multi, Area, TrackingContrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23pt) / 1pt (flexible / scalable)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 0.2", 200K-dot color LCD, 97% coverageEVF type; 0.2" 201.6K pixels eq.
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-16
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, Equivalent to ISO 64 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200* / 6400*; * ISO3200/6400 is effective in S mode.Auto, iISO, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • custom
  • fine
  • fluorescent light (cool white)
  • fluorescent light (daylight)
  • fluorescent light (warm white)
  • incandescent light
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature
  • daylight
  • flash
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 81/2000 - 60
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes256-zone Multi, Average, SpotIntelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Night, Macro, Landscape, Night Portrait, Backlit Portrait, PanoramaCreative Movie, My Color, Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Close-up, Scene, Custom, Panorama Assist, Party
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • forced
  • red-eye reduction & slow synchro
  • red-eye reduction auto
  • red-eye reduction forced
  • slow synchro
  • suppressed
  • 1st / 2nd
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • flash synchro
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range description-0.3 - 9.5m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 5.1m (Tele/ISO Auto)
External flash connectionHot Shoe-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support-+
Uncompressed format-
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Included memory (MB)040
Included memory type-built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • mini hdmi
  • dc input
  • mini-hdmi with viera link
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-1.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300580
Battery form factorProprietary NP-85Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 7.2v
  • 895mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-85 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software-
  • photofunstudio 5.0 hd edition
  • silkypix developer studio 3.1 se
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresCCD-shift Image Stabilization, Flash Hot-shoe, 6 Scene SR AUTO, Smile & Shoot Mode, Face Recognition, Motion PanoramaPower OIS, 720p movies with manual exposure control.



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