Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS45
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
- Announced January 2012
- Replacement is Fujifilm F800EXR
(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
- Announced January 2015
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ57
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS40
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS50

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm F770EXR and Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and ZS45 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

The Fujifilm F770EXR was brought out 4 years earlier than the ZS45 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm F770EXR scores vs the ZS45 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm F770EXR Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Panasonic ZS45
Fujifilm F770EXR | ZS45 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Fujifilm F770EXR
ZS45 | Fujifilm F770EXR | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 36 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm F770EXR and Panasonic ZS45
Fujifilm F770EXR | ZS45 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F770EXR offers outside dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS45 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm F770EXR and Panasonic ZS45 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR and the ZS45.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F770EXR and ZS45 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F770EXR and ZS45.
All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F770EXR features the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The older Fujifilm F770EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ57 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-01-05 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) | 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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 234g (0.52 lb) | 249g (0.55 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 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 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-50A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $480 | $300 |