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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
83 Imaging
38 Features
59 Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
55 Overall
46

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X30
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS50
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic ZS45, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and ZS45 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and ZS45 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X20 was revealed 20 months earlier than the ZS45 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up versus the ZS45 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Panasonic ZS45

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X20 ZS45 
Manually focus  Very accurate focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Fujifilm X20

		

		

			
 ZS45 Fujifilm X20 
RevealedJanuary 2015April 2013Fresher by 20 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic ZS45

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X20 ZS45 
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither includes Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X20 features outside measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS45 has specifications of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic ZS45 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X20 vs the ZS45.
Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and ZS45 is 83 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and ZS45.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X20 using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic ZS45 will result in extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X20
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS45
46
 manual focus
 flash sync speed is above average (1/1,000 seconds)
 exports RAW formats
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (2/3")
37
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 has face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X20 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography information
58
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (2/3")
 heavier than others in class (353g)
69
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (249g)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm X20 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZS45 as a Sports photography camera
52
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking focus
 better than average battery power (270 shots)
 sensor has phase detect AF
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (2/3")
55
 excellent zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 good battery (350 shots)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X20 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography advice
60
 better than average battery power (270 shots)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 heavier than others in class (353 grams)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
71
 good battery (350 CIPA)
 lighter than average in class (249g)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (480mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography details
55
 manual focus
 relatively wide (28mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 pretty good screen size (2.8")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 better than average battery power (270 shots)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (2/3")
 does not have Time Lapse function
47
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 good battery (350 per charge)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X20 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging features
31
 relatively wide (28mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have mic port
 heavier than others in class (353g)
34
 quite wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average in class (249g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic ZS45
 Fujifilm X20Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-04-29 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
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 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.8" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 7.00 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    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 353 gr (0.78 lb) 249 gr (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 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 270 pictures 350 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $500 $300