Fujifilm Z110 vs Panasonic ZS40

Following is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm Z110 vs Panasonic ZS40, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z110 (14MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z110 was released 24 months earlier than the ZS40 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm Z110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm Z110 scores against the ZS40 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z110 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z110 Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z110 provides outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS40 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Z110 vs Panasonic ZS40 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z110 versus the ZS40.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z110 and ZS40 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z110 and ZS40.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS40 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z110 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.