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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
58
Overall
48

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix JV105
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS35
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS45
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

Here, we are looking at the FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS40, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was launched 4 years before the ZS40 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the JV100 matches up against the ZS40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Panasonic ZS40

 JV100 ZS40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the FujiFilm JV100

 ZS40 JV100 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2010Newer by 47 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Panasonic ZS40

 JV100 ZS40 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm JV100 features outside dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS40 has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the JV100 vs the ZS40.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JV100 and ZS40 is 96 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the JV100 and ZS40.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS40 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged JV100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
51
has manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (126g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (240g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
54
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition (126 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition (240 grams)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography factors
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
55
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (126g)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (240g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Panasonic ZS40
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Other name FinePix JV105 Lumix DMC-TZ60
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.40 m
Flash modes 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 240g (0.53 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $99 $450