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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
58
Overall
48

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix AX355
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS35
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS45
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the FujiFilm AX350 versus Panasonic ZS40, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the ZS40 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the AX350 grades versus the ZS40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Panasonic ZS40

 AX350 ZS40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the FujiFilm AX350

 ZS40 AX350 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 36 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic ZS40

 AX350 ZS40 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AX350 comes with outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm AX350 versus Panasonic ZS40 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the AX350 vs the ZS40.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AX350 and ZS40 is 94 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the AX350 and ZS40.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS40 to deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged AX350 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography details
29
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
51
has manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography factors
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
69
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (240 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography features
30
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
54
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography details
56
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (240g)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography info
28
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
55
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AX350
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS40
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (240 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic ZS40
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Also called as FinePix AX355 Lumix DMC-TZ60
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 240 grams (0.53 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 180 photographs 300 photographs
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $450