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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP80
Panasonic ZS40
(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
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS35
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS45
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZS40, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was manufactured 2 years after the ZS40 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm XP90 matches up versus the ZS40 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Panasonic ZS40

 Fujifilm XP90 ZS40 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2014Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Fujifilm XP90

 ZS40 Fujifilm XP90 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Panasonic ZS40

 Fujifilm XP90 ZS40 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution920k920kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP90 offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 compared to the ZS40.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP90 and ZS40 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP90 and ZS40.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS40 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP90 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography features
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
52
you can focus manually
decent MP (18MP)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP90
Street photography with Panasonic ZS40
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
69
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (240g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography factors
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
54
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography information
67
environment proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
terrible battery (210 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than others in class (240 grams)
decent MP (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography factors
46
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery (210 per charge)
56
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging highlights
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (240g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Panasonic ZS40
 Fujifilm XP90Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm XP90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ60
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-01-15 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 203g (0.45 pounds) 240g (0.53 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures 300 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $180 $450