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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

Fujifilm F200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.1) lens
  • 205g - 98 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed April 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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS40
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS50
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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZS45, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) and ZS45 (16MP) and the Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") and ZS45 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F200EXR was unveiled 6 years before the ZS45 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm F200EXR scores versus the ZS45 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F200EXR over the Panasonic ZS45

 Fujifilm F200EXR ZS45 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Fujifilm F200EXR

 ZS45 Fujifilm F200EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2015April 2009Fresher by 69 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F200EXR and Panasonic ZS45

 Fujifilm F200EXR ZS45 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm F200EXR comes with exterior measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS45 has specifications of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F200EXR versus the ZS45.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F200EXR and ZS45 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F200EXR and ZS45.

Plainly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F200EXR with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS45 will offer more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F200EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.6")
does not have RAW support
37
MP count good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/1.6")
does not have RAW support
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (249g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.6")
does not have phase detect autofocus
55
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
good battery life (350 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography highlights
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
good battery life (350 shots)
lighter than competition in class (249 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography highlights
38
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.6")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
47
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
good battery life (350 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging details
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (249 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F200EXR and Panasonic ZS45
 Fujifilm FinePix F200EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-04-30 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8 x 6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 48.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.1 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.5 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro 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 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 640x480 1920x1080
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 249 grams (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $350 $300