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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
55
Overall
46

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS50
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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS45, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and ZS45 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was announced 7 years earlier than the ZS45 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm A100 matches up versus the ZS45 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Panasonic ZS45

 Fujifilm A100 ZS45 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Fujifilm A100

 ZS45 Fujifilm A100 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2009Fresher by 72 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic ZS45

 Fujifilm A100 ZS45 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A100 has got outer dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS45 has proportions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm A100 compared to the ZS45.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A100 and ZS45 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A100 and ZS45.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS45 to render greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A100 will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography details
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manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A100
Street photography with Panasonic ZS45
54
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (249 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm A100
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS45
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
56
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (350 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than others in class (124 grams)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
good battery pack (350 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (249g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography information
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (350 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging advice
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lighter than others in class (124 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (249g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic ZS45
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix A100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-04 2015-01-06
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 124 grams (0.27 lb) 249 grams (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 350 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $300