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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2900HD
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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS40
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS50
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was launched 5 years earlier than the ZS45 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S2800HD grades versus the ZS45 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Panasonic ZS45

 S2800HD ZS45 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 ZS45 S2800HD 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2010More modern by 59 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic ZS45

 S2800HD ZS45 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2800HD enjoys physical measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS45 has measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Panasonic ZS45 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S2800HD vs the ZS45.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2800HD and ZS45 is 75 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2800HD and ZS45.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS45 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged S2800HD will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography highlights
29
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography factors
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (249g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography highlights
43
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
55
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery (350 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS45
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
good battery (350 per charge)
lighter than others (249 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
47
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery (350 shots)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2800HD
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS45
25
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
34
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (249 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic ZS45
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Also called FinePix S2900HD Lumix DMC-TZ57
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
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)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 6.00 m
Flash settings 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 grams (0.96 lbs) 249 grams (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (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 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $260 $300