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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
55
Overall
46

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Announced August 2011
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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS40
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS50
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS45, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was introduced 4 years prior to the ZS45 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm JX370 scores against the ZS45 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Panasonic ZS45

 Fujifilm JX370 ZS45 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Fujifilm JX370

 ZS45 Fujifilm JX370 
IntroducedJanuary 2015August 2011Newer by 41 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Panasonic ZS45

 Fujifilm JX370 ZS45 
Focus manually No manual focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX370 comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS45 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS45 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 versus the ZS45.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX370 and ZS45 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX370 and ZS45.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS45 to result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX370 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography highlights
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography features
55
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (249 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography details
31
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (190 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
56
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery (190 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
71
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (249g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX370
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS45
32
fairly wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery (190 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
48
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (124g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
34
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (249 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Panasonic ZS45
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-08-11 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 grams (0.27 pounds) 249 grams (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 190 shots 350 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $159 $300