Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS45

Here is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and ZS45 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and ZS45 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was released 4 years earlier than the ZS45 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-S1 grades vs the ZS45 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S1 has got outside dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS45 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 against the ZS45.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S1 and ZS45 is 52 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S1 and ZS45.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S1 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS45 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-S1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.