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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
55
Overall
46

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2014
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS50
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was announced 12 months earlier than the ZS45 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S9400W grades vs the ZS45 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Panasonic ZS45

 Fujifilm S9400W ZS45 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 ZS45 Fujifilm S9400W 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2014Newer by 12 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Panasonic ZS45

 Fujifilm S9400W ZS45 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9400W provides exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS45 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS45 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W vs the ZS45.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9400W and ZS45 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9400W and ZS45.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm S9400W will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography info
37
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Street photography with Panasonic ZS45
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (249g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography info
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery life (500 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
56
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography info
54
great battery life (500 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
71
good battery pack (350 shots)
lighter than competitors (249g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography factors
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
great battery life (500 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
48
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging information
26
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (670g)
34
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (249g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Panasonic ZS45
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2015-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 21
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lb) 249 gr (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 350 pictures
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $330 $300