Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS40

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm JZ200 vs 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 Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was manufactured 24 months prior to the ZS40 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm JZ200 grades vs the ZS40 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm JZ200 Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JZ200 has outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS40 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS40 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 versus the ZS40.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ200 and ZS40 is 95 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JZ200 and ZS40.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS40 to offer you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JZ200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.