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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is FinePix F75EXR
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS40
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS50
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the FujiFilm F70EXR versus Panasonic ZS45, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and ZS45 (16MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and ZS45 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The F70EXR was revealed 6 years earlier than the ZS45 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the F70EXR scores versus the ZS45 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Panasonic ZS45

 F70EXR ZS45 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 ZS45 F70EXR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015July 2009Fresher by 66 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic ZS45

 F70EXR ZS45 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm F70EXR has external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS45 has specifications of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm F70EXR versus Panasonic ZS45 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the F70EXR and the ZS45.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the F70EXR and ZS45 is 93 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the F70EXR and ZS45.

Clearly, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The F70EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS45 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older F70EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
has no RAW support
37
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography advice
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
has no RAW support
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (249 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Sports photography camera
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
55
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (350 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS45
60
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
great zoom (270mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
good battery pack (350 per charge)
lighter than average (249 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography info
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decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F70EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS45
28
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (249 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic ZS45
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Also referred to as FinePix F75EXR Lumix DMC-TZ57
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-22 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3616 x 2712 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 249g (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $280 $300