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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS50
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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic ZS45, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and ZS45 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was launched 6 years before the ZS45 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the FP8 scores versus the ZS45 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Panasonic ZS45

 FP8 ZS45 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Panasonic FP8

 ZS45 FP8 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015July 2009Fresher by 66 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic ZS45

 FP8 ZS45 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP8 comes with exterior dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while 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).

Check the Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic ZS45 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FP8 and the ZS45.

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and ZS45 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP8 and ZS45.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS45 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older FP8 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography features
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others in class (151 grams)
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (249 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP8
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS45
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
55
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography highlights
56
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (151g)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
lighter than competition (249g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography information
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
47
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
heavier than others in class (151g)
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (249 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic ZS45
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-27 2015-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine V -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 21
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 151g (0.33 pounds) 249g (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 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 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
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
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $300 $300