Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic ZS40

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm XP200 and Panasonic ZS40, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP200 was announced 9 months prior to the ZS40 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm XP200 scores versus the ZS40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP200 Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP200 enjoys external dimensions of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS40 has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP200 and Panasonic ZS40 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP200 and the ZS40.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP200 and ZS40 is 90 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP200 and ZS40.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS40 to give greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.