Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS45

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm S8200 versus Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was brought out 24 months before the ZS45 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm S8200 grades against the ZS45 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S8200 Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8200 features outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS45 has specifications of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8200 versus Panasonic ZS45 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 compared to the ZS45.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8200 and ZS45 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8200 and ZS45.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm S8200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.