Kodak PIXPRO FZ45 Red
The 16MP sensor and 4x optical zoom provide a straightforward shooting experience, while AA battery power offers convenient, replaceable energy away from a charger. Its compact, lightweight body and simple controls, including one-touch 1080p video and face detection, make it exceptionally easy to operate. This camera is best for absolute beginners or casual users who prioritize affordability and simplicity over advanced features or video quality.
Type compact
Sensor 16.4MP 1/2.3-inch
AF Points 9 pts
Video 1080p
Weight 116 g
16 Overall Score
Price CA$180
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (82nd percentile) 82nd
Cons
- Below average battery (0th percentile)
- Below average build (1st percentile)
- Below average af (2nd percentile)
- Below average sensor (12th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | 1/2.3-inch" |
| Megapixels | 16.35 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 9 |
| Eye AF | No |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Max Shutter | 1/2000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 1080p |
| 1080p FPS | 30 |
| Log Profile | Yes |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 2.7" |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Articulating | No |
Build
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
| Battery Life | 120 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| USB | Micro-USB (USB 2.0) |
| Hot Shoe | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Kodak PIXPRO FZ45 | Leica Q2 Monochrom | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | Sony ZV-1F | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Canon EOS M M50 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | compact | mirrorless | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 16.4MP 1/2.3-inch | 47.3MP full-frame | 16MP micro-four-thirds | 20.1MP 1-inch | 16.3MP micro-four-thirds | 24.1MP aps-c |
| AF Points | 9 | - | 49 | 425 | 118 | 143 |
| Burst FPS | - | 10 | 9 | 16 | 10 | 10 |
| Video | 1080p | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 1080p | 4K @24fps |
| IBIS | false | false | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | false | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 116 | 734 | 2109 | 254 | 445 | 387 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kodak PIXPRO FZ45 | 2.2 | 39.9 | 1.2 | 33.4 | 46.4 | 12.1 | 0.4 | 29.9 | 50.4 | 81.6 | 35.7 |
| Leica Q2 Monochrom Compare | 78.1 | 80.6 | 97.2 | 72.2 | 74.4 | 71.7 | 93.2 | 64.1 | 89.6 | 73.1 | 35.7 |
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Compare | 4.4 | 86.9 | 99.4 | 84.4 | 61.1 | 10.1 | 99.2 | 86.9 | 86.8 | 90 | 88.7 |
| Sony ZV-1F Compare | 90.8 | 39.9 | 57.5 | 80.3 | 69.7 | 44.7 | 92.1 | 86.9 | 83.8 | 90 | 78.1 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Compare | 82.4 | 86.9 | 92.7 | 72.2 | 47.7 | 11.9 | 46.6 | 86.9 | 72.5 | 81.6 | 88.7 |
| Canon EOS M M50 Mark II Compare | 83 | 86.9 | 14.7 | 72.2 | 54.9 | 88.4 | 46.6 | 86.9 | 89.6 | 67.5 | 88.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From CA$180
Bestbuy.ca 3 offers From CA$180
Amazon.ca 1 offer From CA$188
Price History
Usage Scores
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