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FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix S3250
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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS40
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS50
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

Let's look much closer at the FujiFilm S3200 and Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was announced 5 years prior to the ZS45 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S3200 matches up versus the ZS45 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Panasonic ZS45

 S3200 ZS45 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the FujiFilm S3200

 ZS45 S3200 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2011Fresher by 48 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Panasonic ZS45

 S3200 ZS45 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S3200 comes with physical measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS45 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S3200 and the ZS45.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3200 and ZS45 is 67 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S3200 and ZS45.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS45 to offer you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older S3200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography factors
34
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Street photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (540g)
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (249g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography features
46
incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
55
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery (350 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Travel photography camera
54
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (576mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (540g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
good battery (350 shots)
lighter than competition in class (249 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography features
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
47
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging highlights
24
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition (540 grams)
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (249g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Panasonic ZS45
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Also called FinePix S3250 Lumix DMC-TZ57
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 21
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lbs) 249 grams (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images 350 images
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $190 $300