Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS45

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and ZS45 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was revealed 7 years before the ZS45 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up against the ZS45 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd comes with outer dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS45 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd compared to the ZS45.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and ZS45 is 75 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and ZS45.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS45 to render extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.