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 Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic ZS40 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm F500 EXR has external dimensions of 104 x 63 x 33 mm (4.09 x 2.48 x 1.3″) and weighs 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 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 Fujifilm F500 EXR and the Panasonic ZS40. Fujifilm F500 EXR is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 7mm narrower, 1mm shorter and 1mm thinner than Panasonic ZS40.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic ZS40.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic ZS40.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Fujifilm F500 EXR is 25g lighter than the Panasonic ZS40 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR nor Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 (Lumix DMC-TZ60) provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Fujifilm F500 EXR 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.