FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS45

Here, we will be matching up the FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS45, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and ZS45 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was unveiled 5 years prior to the ZS45 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the JV100 grades against the ZS45 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JV100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JV100 Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JV100 has outside dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS45 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS45 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the JV100 and the ZS45.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the JV100 and ZS45 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the JV100 and ZS45.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS45 to deliver extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older JV100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.