FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS40

Below is a detailed assessment of the FujiFilm JV200 versus Panasonic ZS40, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the JV200 (14MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JV200 was revealed 4 years prior to the ZS40 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the JV200 matches up against the ZS40 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JV200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm JV200 Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JV200 has got outside measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JV200 versus Panasonic ZS40 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the JV200 versus the ZS40.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JV200 and ZS40 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the JV200 and ZS40.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS40 to deliver more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older JV200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.