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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
55
Overall
46

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S1880
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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS50
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and ZS45 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was brought out 5 years prior to the ZS45 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S1800 grades versus the ZS45 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Panasonic ZS45

 S1800 ZS45 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the FujiFilm S1800

 ZS45 S1800 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2010Newer by 59 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic ZS45

 S1800 ZS45 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1800 has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS45 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S1800 and the ZS45.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and ZS45 is 78 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S1800 and ZS45.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS45 to offer you more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S1800 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography information
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (249g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography advice
34
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
56
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery (350 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Travel photography camera
55
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
lighter than competition (249g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography details
36
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
48
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Vlogging camera
25
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (249 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic ZS45
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Also called FinePix S1880 Lumix DMC-TZ57
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2015-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 21
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 gr (0.74 pounds) 249 gr (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 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 - 350 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $180 $300