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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
55
Overall
46

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

Fujifilm F770EXR
(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
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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS50
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Panasonic ZS45

 Fujifilm F770EXR ZS45 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Fujifilm F770EXR

 ZS45 Fujifilm F770EXR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2012Fresher by 36 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F770EXR and Panasonic ZS45

 Fujifilm F770EXR ZS45 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

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

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F770EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS45
44
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2")
37
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F770EXR
Street photography with Panasonic ZS45
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others (234g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (249 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography info
53
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
56
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery pack (350 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F770EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS45
69
lighter than others (234 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
good battery pack (350 shots)
lighter than competition in class (249g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography factors
50
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
exports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
48
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging advice
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (234 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (249 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F770EXR and Panasonic ZS45
 Fujifilm FinePix F770EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
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