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FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix T200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

FujiFilm T200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix T205
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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS50
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FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm T200 and Panasonic ZS45, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the T200 (14MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The T200 was revealed 5 years before the ZS45 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the T200 grades versus the ZS45 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T200 over the Panasonic ZS45

 T200 ZS45 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the FujiFilm T200

 ZS45 T200 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2011More modern by 48 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm T200 and Panasonic ZS45

 T200 ZS45 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm T200 enjoys physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS45 has measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm T200 and Panasonic ZS45 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the T200 and the ZS45.

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the T200 and ZS45 is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the T200 and ZS45.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS45 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged T200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count good (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T200 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (249g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T200 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography highlights
36
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
55
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (350 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T200 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Travel photography camera
64
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
71
good battery (350 per charge)
lighter than average (249g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T200 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography information
36
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery life (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
47
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T200 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging details
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
34
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (249g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T200 and Panasonic ZS45
 FujiFilm FinePix T200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix T200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Other name FinePix T205 Lumix DMC-TZ57
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2015-01-06
Body design Compact 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 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 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 21
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lb) 249 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 180 shots 350 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $160 $300