Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS45

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.

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.

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.

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.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8600 and ZS45 is 76 and 91 respectively.

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.