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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
55
Overall
46

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AX355
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS50
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS45, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was launched 5 years before the ZS45 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the AX350 scores versus the ZS45 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Panasonic ZS45

 AX350 ZS45 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the FujiFilm AX350

 ZS45 AX350 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2011Fresher by 48 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic ZS45

 AX350 ZS45 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AX350 features external dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS45 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS45 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the AX350 and the ZS45.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the AX350 and ZS45 is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AX350 and ZS45.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images though you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older AX350 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography highlights
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography factors
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (249 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography highlights
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
56
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery (350 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography features
56
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
good battery (350 shots)
lighter than competition (249 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography details
29
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
48
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
34
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (249 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic ZS45
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Otherwise known as FinePix AX355 Lumix DMC-TZ57
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 21
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 249 grams (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 180 shots 350 shots
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $300