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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS40
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS50
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm S4800 versus Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was brought out 23 months earlier than the ZS45 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4800 grades against the ZS45 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Panasonic ZS45

 Fujifilm S4800 ZS45 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Fujifilm S4800

 ZS45 Fujifilm S4800 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2013More modern by 23 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic ZS45

 Fujifilm S4800 ZS45 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4800 has got outside dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS45 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S4800 versus Panasonic ZS45 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 and the ZS45.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4800 and ZS45 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4800 and ZS45.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm S4800 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4800
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS45
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S4800
Street photography with Panasonic ZS45
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (518g)
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (249g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography information
48
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
55
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery (350 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography highlights
54
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (518g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
better than average battery (350 per charge)
lighter than average in class (249 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4800
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS45
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
47
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging details
24
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (518 grams)
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (249g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic ZS45
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-30 2015-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 518g (1.14 pounds) 249g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 350 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 Single Single
Retail price $229 $300