Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic ZS45

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and ZS45 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was introduced 4 years before the ZS45 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm F660EXR scores versus the ZS45 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F660EXR Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm F660EXR provides outside dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS45 has specifications of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR versus the ZS45.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F660EXR and ZS45 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F660EXR and ZS45.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F660EXR provides the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The older Fujifilm F660EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.