Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Nikon AW130 and Panasonic ZS40 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon AW130 has external dimensions of 110 x 66 x 27 mm (4.33 x 2.6 x 1.06″) and weighs 221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic ZS40 has external dimensions of 111 x 64 x 34 mm (4.37 x 2.52 x 1.34″) and weighs 240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Nikon AW130 and the Panasonic ZS40. Nikon AW130 is 1mm narrower and 7mm thinner than Panasonic ZS40 but it is also 2mm taller.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Nikon AW130 and Panasonic ZS40.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon AW130 and Panasonic ZS40.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Nikon AW130 is 19g lighter than the Panasonic ZS40 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
With its weather-sealed body, we believe that the AW130 has a big advantage over the ZS40 which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Nikon AW130 and Panasonic ZS40's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.