Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZS40
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZS40 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XP90 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm XP90 Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Panasonic ZS40
Fujifilm XP90 | ZS40 | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | ![]() | January 2014 | Newer by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Fujifilm XP90
ZS40 | Fujifilm XP90 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Panasonic ZS40
Fujifilm XP90 | ZS40 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 920k | The 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).
See the Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZS40 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications
Fujifilm XP90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | |
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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 |