The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ45 is identical to the FZ40, though only in the regions where it was sold (North America or Europe). Of course, the image qualities of these two models are identical. I have both of these cameras, the FZ45 being an earlier buy, but it came with a sticky zoom lever that stays at the position it was pushed to without wanting to center itself.
The stickiness of the lever (I assume that this is unique to the used unit that I bought) makes it rather uncomfortable to use the camera for an extended duration or when zooming is done more often. I will switch to the FZ40, which works perfectly, for my other shoots.
The FZ45/FZ40, launched in 2010, updates the FZ38/35 which was launched earlier in 2009. The camera is fitted with a 14.1 MP CCD sensor and a bigger 24x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom, equivalent to a 25-600mm lens on a 35mm full-frame camera when compared to the FZ38/35 (which has an 18x zoom lens and a 12.1MP CCD sensor), a 100% view EVF, and a 3.0-inch 230,000 pixel LCD screen. The FZ40 also comes with AVCHD Lite 720p HD video recording, and Sonic Speed auto-focus system, the industry's fastest focus time when it was launched.
As with the other cameras of the series, the FZ45 features a body design reminiscent of a DSLR, with a solid and rugged feel despite being made primarily of plastic. The light and compact body, though not pocket-size, measures 120.3 x 79.8 x 91.9 mm, making the camera very portable and highly recommended for travel. In harsh and strong daylight conditions, the EVF, which has a 100% field of view, is always there for support.
In addition to the multiple shooting modes available, the FZ45 is also enhanced with Intelligent Auto (iA), which automatically adjusts settings for optimal results. The Motion Deblur mode helps reduce blur caused by movement, enhancing image clarity. The FZ45 can shoot up to 10 frames per second with its high-speed setting, albeit with 3MP images.
Another minor but welcome change with the FZ45/40 is the replacement of the Record/Playback slider switch of the FZ38/35 with a simple button to access playback mode. The slider switch is now replaced by a push-and-turn dial for adjusting shutter speed and aperture settings in programmed modes.
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