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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS40
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS50
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is very close but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and ZS45 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was introduced 24 months earlier than the ZS45 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR grades vs the ZS45 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Panasonic ZS45

 Fujifilm HS35EXR ZS45 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 ZS45 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2013Fresher by 24 months
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic ZS45

 Fujifilm HS35EXR ZS45 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS35EXR provides exterior measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS45 has specifications of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic ZS45 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus the ZS45.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and ZS45 is 59 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and ZS45.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS35EXR comes with the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF easier. The older Fujifilm HS35EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS45
56
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2")
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography advice
55
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2")
more heavy than competitors (687g)
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (249g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography advice
55
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (600 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
55
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography info
53
better than average battery life (600 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (687g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (249 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS45
53
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (600 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of Timelapse function
47
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
great battery pack (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Vlogging camera
25
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors (687 grams)
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (249g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic ZS45
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2015-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 21
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest 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 None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 grams (1.51 lbs) 249 grams (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 600 photographs 350 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
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 1 1
Price at release $380 $300