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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced July 2009
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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS50
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS45, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and ZS45 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was released 6 years before the ZS45 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm Z35 matches up vs the ZS45 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Panasonic ZS45

 Fujifilm Z35 ZS45 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Fujifilm Z35

 ZS45 Fujifilm Z35 
IntroducedJanuary 2015July 2009More modern by 66 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic ZS45

 Fujifilm Z35 ZS45 
Manual focus No manual focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z35 has got physical dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 compared to the ZS45.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z35 and ZS45 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z35 and ZS45.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS45 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z35 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z35
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS45
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than average (125g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (249 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z35
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS45
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
55
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
good battery pack (350 per charge)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z35
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS45
56
lighter than average (125 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
71
good battery pack (350 per charge)
lighter than average in class (249g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography features
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
47
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
good battery pack (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than average (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (249 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic ZS45
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-22 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 8cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 249 grams (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 350 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $130 $300