Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS45

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was manufactured 24 months before the ZS45 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S8500 matches up against the ZS45 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8500 provides external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS45 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS45 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 and the ZS45.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and ZS45 is 61 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8500 and ZS45.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos however you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm S8500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.