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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
55
Overall
46

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2990
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS50
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the FujiFilm S2950 and Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was unveiled 5 years prior to the ZS45 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S2950 scores against the ZS45 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Panasonic ZS45

 S2950 ZS45 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the FujiFilm S2950

 ZS45 S2950 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2011Newer by 48 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Panasonic ZS45

 S2950 ZS45 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2950 provides external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS45 has measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S2950 versus the ZS45.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and ZS45 is 76 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and ZS45.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS45 to give you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged S2950 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography details
35
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography information
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (249 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography information
47
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
56
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery life (350 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography factors
60
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
good battery life (350 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (249 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography details
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
48
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
good battery life (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2950
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS45
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (249g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Panasonic ZS45
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Other name FinePix S2990 Lumix DMC-TZ57
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 21
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum 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 display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437g (0.96 lb) 249g (0.55 lb)
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 Overall 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 300 shots 350 shots
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $330 $300