Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic ZS45

Here is a extended review of the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is very close but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and ZS45 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was launched 3 years prior to the ZS45 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm F800EXR grades versus the ZS45 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F800EXR has got physical measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 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).

Check the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Panasonic ZS45 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR and the ZS45.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F800EXR and ZS45 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F800EXR and ZS45.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F800EXR uses the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult. The older Fujifilm F800EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.