Panasonic Lumix
DMC-FZ38
 vs
Panasonic Lumix
DMC-FZ45

Updated (July, 2011): Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ38 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ45

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Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ45

Light sensitivity (boost)
 High ISO (boost)
6,400 ISO
Supports RAW
 Shoots RAW
Better editing
Longest exposure
 Long exposures
60 seconds
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ38

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Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ38

Size
 Really small
Prosumer size 118x76x89 mm
Light sensitivity (boost)
 High ISO (boost)
6,400 ISO
Weight
 Light-weight
397 g
Supports RAW
 Shoots RAW
Better editing
Longest exposure
 Long exposures
60 seconds

differences

Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ38
Size Slightly smaller 118x76x89 mm vs 120x79x91 mm
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 Around 10% smaller
Weight Lighter 397 g vs 499 g
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 More than 20% lighter
Thickness Slightly thinner 3.5" vs 3.6"
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 Almost the same
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Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ45
Screen size Significantly larger screen 3.0" vs 2.7"
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 More than 10% larger screen
Zoom More zoom 24x vs 18x
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 Around 80% more zoom
Wide angle Better wide angle 25 mm vs 27 mm
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 Around 10% better wide angle
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent super zooms, and ignoring price

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ38 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ38
58 vs 63
Explain scores
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Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ45.

performance Which camera has better performance? Cast your vote!

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Uses Travel score Travel
On holiday or vacation
7
7
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Sports score Sports
Fast action, sometimes indoors
5
5
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Features Low light image quality Low light image quality
Lack of noise, sharp details
4
6
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Color accuracy Color accuracy
White balance in varied lighting
6
7
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Autofocus peformance Still image focusing
Speed and accuracy
4
6
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Autofocus performance Video focusing
Speed and accuracy
4
6
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Manual controls Manual settings
How quickly and easily you can change settings
4
6
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Performance Image stabilization
Ability to reduce blur from hand shake
6
8
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similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/2.8
Zoom Great zoom Help
DMC-FZ38:18x
DMC-FZ45:24x
Supports RAW RAW support Help
Better editing
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Macro focus Good macro capabilities Help
1 cm
Viewfinder Both have digital viewfinders Help
Digital
Longest exposure Very long exposure times Help
60 seconds
Thickness Quite thick Help
DMC-FZ38:3.5"
DMC-FZ45:3.6"
Weight Heavy Help
DMC-FZ38:397 g
DMC-FZ45:499 g
Size Large Help
DMC-FZ38:118x76x89 mm
DMC-FZ45:120x79x91 mm
Sensor type Lower-end sensor types Help
CCD
Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
1,600 ISO
Screen resolution Low resolution screens Help
230k dots
Movie format Both shoot high resolution HD movies Help
720p @ 30fps

Compared to recent super zooms

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
External flash No external flash support Help
Less expandable
Screen flips out No flip-out screens Help
Less flexible
Continuous shooting Slow continuous shooting Help
DMC-FZ38:2.3 fps
DMC-FZ45:1.8 fps
Zoom Poor zoom Help
DMC-FZ38:18x
DMC-FZ45:24x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

Super zoom

$299 - $329
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
Weight Is slightly heavier
Supports RAW Doesn't shoot RAW
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ47 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ38
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ47 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ45
Nikon Coolpix P500

Nikon Coolpix P500

Super zoom

$339 - $350
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Longest exposure Much shorter exposures
Light sensitivity (boost) Lacks boost light sensitivity
Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ38
Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Super zoom

$469 - $470
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ150 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ38
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ150 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ45
Nikon Coolpix L120

Nikon Coolpix L120

Super zoom

$227 - $230
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Longest exposure Much shorter exposures
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Compare the Coolpix L120 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ38
Compare the Coolpix L120 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

Super zoom

$611 - $657
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ100 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ38
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ100 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ45
Nikon Coolpix P100

Nikon Coolpix P100

Super zoom
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
Longest exposure Much shorter exposures
Light sensitivity (boost) Lacks boost light sensitivity
Compare the Coolpix P100 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ38
Compare the Coolpix P100 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ45
Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40

Super zoom

$379
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Longest exposure Much shorter exposures
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ38
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ45

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ38 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

Super zoom
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ28 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ38

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ45 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Fujifilm FinePix HS22 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS22

Super zoom
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Size Much larger
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the FinePix HS22 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ45

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