Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS45
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![Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8600/Fujifilm-S8600-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
- Launched January 2014
(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
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS40
- New Model is Panasonic ZS50
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm S8600 versus Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The Fujifilm S8600 was announced 12 months before the ZS45 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm S8600 grades against the ZS45 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS45 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Panasonic ZS45
Fujifilm S8600 | ZS45 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Fujifilm S8600
ZS45 | Fujifilm S8600 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2014 | More recent by 12 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Panasonic ZS45
Fujifilm S8600 | ZS45 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8600 comes with external dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") and a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS45 has specifications of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm S8600 versus Panasonic ZS45 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 against the ZS45.
![Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8600-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS45-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8600 and ZS45 is 76 and 91 respectively.
![Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8600-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS45-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8600 and ZS45.
As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should always take the age of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm S8600 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
![Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8600-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS45-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8600-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS45-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ57 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-01-06 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 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 | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 21 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-900mm (36.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 450g (0.99 lb) | 249g (0.55 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") | 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photographs | 350 photographs |
Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 3 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $200 | $300 |