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Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS40
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS50
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Fujifilm S4200 versus Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was manufactured 4 years before the ZS45 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S4200 grades against the ZS45 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Panasonic ZS45

 Fujifilm S4200 ZS45 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Fujifilm S4200

 ZS45 Fujifilm S4200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2012Fresher by 36 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Panasonic ZS45

 Fujifilm S4200 ZS45 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4200 has got outer measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and 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).

Check out the Fujifilm S4200 versus Panasonic ZS45 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 against the ZS45.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4200 and ZS45 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4200 and ZS45.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS45 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4200 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography details
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Street photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors (543 grams)
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (249g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography highlights
47
incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
55
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (350 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography info
54
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (543g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
lighter than others (249 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (350 shots)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging information
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
heavier than competitors (543 grams)
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (249 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Panasonic ZS45
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2015-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 21
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543 grams (1.20 lb) 249 grams (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 images 350 images
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $200 $300