Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS45
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
- Launched January 2012
(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
- Released January 2015
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ57
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS40
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS50

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview
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").

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.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS45 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Panasonic ZS45
Fujifilm S4500 | ZS45 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Fujifilm S4500
ZS45 | Fujifilm S4500 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 36 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic ZS45
Fujifilm S4500 | ZS45 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison
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.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison
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.

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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ57 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
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 options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 543 gr (1.20 pounds) | 249 gr (0.55 pounds) |
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 shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $230 | $300 |