Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS45

Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was brought out 4 years earlier than the ZS45 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S4500 scores versus the ZS45 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S4500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S4500 Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4500 enjoys outside measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst 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).

Look at the Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS45 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 compared to the ZS45.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4500 and ZS45 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4500 and ZS45.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS45 to show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4500 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.