Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS40
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![Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-JZ200/Fujifilm-JZ200-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS40/Panasonic-ZS40-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump 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
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ60
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS35
- New Model is Panasonic ZS45
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview
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.
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS40 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Panasonic ZS40
Fujifilm JZ200 | ZS40 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Fujifilm JZ200
ZS40 | Fujifilm JZ200 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 24 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic ZS40
Fujifilm JZ200 | ZS40 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-JZ200-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS40-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ200 and ZS40 is 95 and 90 respectively.
![Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-JZ200-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS40-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-JZ200-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS40-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-JZ200-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS40-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ60 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-01-05 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-5.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | 6.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 135 gr (0.30 lbs) | 240 gr (0.53 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $450 |