FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZS45

The following is a thorough review of the FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic ZS45, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the F80EXR (12MP) and ZS45 (16MP) and the F80EXR (1/2") and ZS45 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The F80EXR was announced 5 years earlier than the ZS45 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the F80EXR matches up versus the ZS45 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F80EXR has got outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS45 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic ZS45 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the F80EXR compared to the ZS45.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the F80EXR and ZS45 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the F80EXR and ZS45.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The F80EXR having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS45 will show extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged F80EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.