Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZS40

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZS40, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and ZS40 (18MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and ZS40 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X10 was released 18 months before the ZS40 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X10 grades versus the ZS40 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X10 Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X10 comes with exterior measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has specifications 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 X10 vs Panasonic ZS40 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X10 vs the ZS40.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X10 and ZS40 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X10 and ZS40.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X10 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS40 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.