Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS45

Below is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 versus Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The Fujifilm S9200 was brought out 12 months prior to the ZS45 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm S9200 matches up versus the ZS45 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S9200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S9200 Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9200 comes with exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS45 has measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S9200 versus Panasonic ZS45 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 compared to the ZS45.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9200 and ZS45 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9200 and ZS45.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you have to take the age of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm S9200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.