Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic ZS45

On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic ZS45, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and ZS45 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and ZS45 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was announced 3 years before the ZS45 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm XF1 grades versus the ZS45 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XF1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 enjoys physical measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS45 has proportions 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 XF1 and Panasonic ZS45 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 vs the ZS45.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XF1 and ZS45 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XF1 and ZS45.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XF1 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS45 will give you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XF1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.