Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS40

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS40, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was brought out 5 years before the ZS40 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm A100 scores versus the ZS40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix A100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm A100 Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A100 features outer dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS40 has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS40 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm A100 compared to the ZS40.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A100 and ZS40 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A100 and ZS40.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS40 to result in extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.