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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
58
Overall
48

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix XP11
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP30
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS35
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS45
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm XP10 versus Panasonic ZS40, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the XP10 (12MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was introduced 4 years earlier than the ZS40 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the XP10 matches up vs the ZS40 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Panasonic ZS40

 XP10 ZS40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the FujiFilm XP10

 ZS40 XP10 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2010Fresher by 47 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic ZS40

 XP10 ZS40 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm XP10 enjoys outside dimensions of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 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).

Look at the FujiFilm XP10 versus Panasonic ZS40 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the XP10 vs the ZS40.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the XP10 and ZS40 is 95 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the XP10 and ZS40.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS40 to result in more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older XP10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
51
you can focus manually
good resolution (18MP)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Street photography camera
60
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (240g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography highlights
30
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
54
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
weather sealing
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
69
lighter than competition (240 grams)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography info
27
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
55
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm XP10
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS40
25
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (240g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic ZS40
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Also called FinePix XP11 Lumix DMC-TZ60
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 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 measurements 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 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 9cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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), 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 135 grams (0.30 pounds) 240 grams (0.53 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 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 - 300 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $175 $450