Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic ZS45

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm S8300 and Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the ZS45 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S8300 scores vs the ZS45 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8300 provides physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS45 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S8300 and Panasonic ZS45 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 and the ZS45.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8300 and ZS45 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8300 and ZS45.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files although you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm S8300 will be behind in sensor innovation.