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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
55
Overall
46

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP60
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS50
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic ZS45, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was released 12 months earlier than the ZS45 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm XP70 scores vs the ZS45 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Panasonic ZS45

 Fujifilm XP70 ZS45 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Fujifilm XP70

 ZS45 Fujifilm XP70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2014Fresher by 12 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic ZS45

 Fujifilm XP70 ZS45 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP70 enjoys exterior dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS45 has specifications of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 versus the ZS45.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP70 and ZS45 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP70 and ZS45.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you would want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm XP70 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP70
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS45
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (249g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography info
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
56
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery power (350 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP70
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS45
65
environment proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
good battery power (350 shots)
lighter than others (249 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Landscape photography camera
40
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
48
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
good battery power (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging details
34
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (249 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic ZS45
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 21
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 9cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data 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 Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179g (0.39 pounds) 249g (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 photographs 350 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $199 $300