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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS50
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Panasonic ZS45, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and ZS45 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was revealed 4 years before the ZS45 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR grades against the ZS45 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Panasonic ZS45

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR ZS45 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 ZS45 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2012Fresher by 36 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic ZS45

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR ZS45 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS45 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Panasonic ZS45 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR against the ZS45.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and ZS45 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and ZS45.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR has the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The older Fujifilm Z1000EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS45
34
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have RAW files
37
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have RAW files
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (249g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography information
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
55
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (350 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS45
65
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
good battery (350 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (249 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography details
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging info
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
34
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (249g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic ZS45
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 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 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 9cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 157 gr (0.35 pounds) 249 gr (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 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 220 shots 350 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $300