Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZS45

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic ZS45, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and ZS45 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and ZS45 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X10 was revealed 3 years earlier than the ZS45 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X10 matches up vs the ZS45 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X10 Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X10 provides physical measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic ZS45 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 and the ZS45.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and ZS45 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X10 and ZS45.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X10 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS45 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X10 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.