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Kodak PIXPRO FZ45 review: 112 specs compared

Avg. price:~£95Sensor size:1/2.3"Weight:117 gBattery life (CIPA):120 shots

Kodak PIXPRO FZ45 Review: Compare 112 technical specifications, 8 expert and video reviews and 1 best-of list to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

Kodak PIXPRO FZ45
4.1/10

Overall score

Score
4.1/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

4.1

Technical score

30%

4.1

List score

25%

4.1

Reviews score

10%

4.1

Sentiment score

▼Worse than 99% of cameras
5.8

Value for money

Value for money
5.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

70%

4.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▼Worse than 93%
4.1

Technical score

Technical score
4.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

28%

4.8

Sensor & Image

25%

3.4

Photo Features

18%

5.0

Video & Audio

14%

3.9

Display & Design

8%

3.1

Battery & Power

7%

2.8

Connectivity & Storage

▼Worse than 83%
4.1

Reviews score

Reviews score
4.1/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 87% of models

4.1

Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.9

Average grade

20%

7.2

Popularity

Grades by review (8)
2 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 6 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 87%
4.1

List score

List score
4.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (1)
List score: in 1 of 147 lists (1%)
▲Better than 76%
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Where to buy
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Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the Kodak PIXPRO FZ45

Based on 2 · 6

Reviewers like how small and light it is, with good photos and a handy zoom, though a few find it fiddly to use.
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Ranked #484 of 975 models in Cameras (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of camera Kodak PIXPRO FZ45

Technical score
Technical score
4.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components:

28%

4.8

Sensor & Image

25%

3.4

Photo Features

18%

5.0

Video & Audio

14%

3.9

Display & Design

8%

3.1

Battery & Power

7%

2.8

Connectivity & Storage

4.1
Reviews score
4.1
List score
4.1
Value for money
Value for money
5.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components:

70%

4.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

5.8
Sensor size
1/2.3"
This camera has a sensor size of 1/2.3", which is smaller than 59.1% of cameras and the same as 39.1% of cameras.
Sensor resolution
16 MP
This camera captures images at 16 MP, which is lower than 61.4% of cameras and equal to 10.8% of cameras.
Sensor pixel size
1.32 µm
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 1.32 µm, which are smaller than those in 89.9% of cameras and the same size as those in 0.8% of cameras.
Base ISO
100
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 100, which is lower than 26.7% of cameras and equal to 53.4% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 3200 ISO
This camera reaches ISO 3,200, which is lower than 61.5% of cameras and equal to 23.8% of cameras.
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What reviewers say
Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
N/A
N. of focus points
9
Market range: <9 – >399
This camera has a focus-point count of 9, which is lower than 66.3% of cameras and equal to 26.2% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 36.6% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 87.4% of cameras.
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What reviewers say
Max video resolution
1920 px
This camera records at 1920 px, which is higher than the resolution in 28.7% of cameras and the same as in 46.7% of cameras.
Video bitrate
?
Video bit depth
8 bit
This camera records in 8 bit, which is higher than the colour depth in 8.2% of cameras and the same as in 79.8% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
This camera records with 4:2:0, which is better than the chroma sampling in 8.2% of cameras and the same as in 70% of cameras.
Video codecs
Motion JPEG
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Type
compact
Weight
117 g
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 117 g, which is lighter than 96.5% of cameras and equal to 0.3% of cameras.
Width
93 mm
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera is 93 mm wide, which is narrower than 96.1% of cameras and equal to 0.3% of cameras.
Height
60 mm
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera is 60 mm tall, which is shorter than 77.8% of cameras and equal to 1.7% of cameras.
Thickness
29 mm
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera is 29 mm thick, which is thinner than 77.4% of cameras and equal to 0.9% of cameras.
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What reviewers say
Battery life (CIPA)
120 shots
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera lasts for 120 shots per charge, which is shorter than 98.9% of cameras and equal to 0.3% of cameras.
Battery capacity
N/A
Removable battery
yes
This camera has a removable battery, and 97.8% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.6% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This camera does not support Wi-Fi. 48.2% of cameras include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 24.1% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 16.4% of cameras use USB-C.
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Kodak PIXPRO FZ45 vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This camera uses a BSI sensor, the average camera does not. 35.7% of cameras use a BSI sensor.
  • 272.5 g lighter
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (117 g vs 389.5 g). The average camera weighs 389.5 g.
    117 g vs 389.5 g
  • Supports slow-motion video
    This camera supports slow-motion video, the average camera does not.
  • 9 years newer
    This camera was released more recently than the average camera (2023 vs 2014). The average camera was released in 2014.
    2,023 vs 2,014
  • 26 mm narrower
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (93 mm vs 119 mm). The average camera is 119 mm wide.
    93 mm vs 119 mm
  • 0.06 GB more internal storage
    This camera has more internal storage than the average camera (0.1 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera has 0 GB internal storage.
    0.063 GB vs 0 GB
  • 13.7 mm shorter body
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (60 mm vs 73.7 mm). The average camera is 73.7 mm tall.
    60 mm vs 73.7 mm
  • 16.9 mm thinner
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (29 mm vs 45.9 mm). The average camera is 45.9 mm thick.
    29 mm vs 45.9 mm
  • 3.05x cheaper
    Kodak PIXPRO FZ45 is cheaper than the average camera (£95 vs £290).
    £95 vs £290
  • 272.5 g lighter
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (117 g vs 389.5 g). The average camera weighs 389.5 g.
    117 g vs 389.5 g
  • 26 mm narrower
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (93 mm vs 119 mm). The average camera is 119 mm wide.
    93 mm vs 119 mm
  • 13.7 mm shorter body
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (60 mm vs 73.7 mm). The average camera is 73.7 mm tall.
    60 mm vs 73.7 mm
  • 16.9 mm thinner
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (29 mm vs 45.9 mm). The average camera is 45.9 mm thick.
    29 mm vs 45.9 mm
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This camera uses a BSI sensor, the average camera does not. 35.7% of cameras use a BSI sensor.
  • 9 years newer
    This camera was released more recently than the average camera (2023 vs 2014). The average camera was released in 2014.
    2,023 vs 2,014
  • In-camera panorama mode
    This camera includes an in-camera panorama mode, the average camera does not.
  • Supports slow-motion video
    This camera supports slow-motion video, the average camera does not.
  • 0.06 GB more internal storage
    This camera has more internal storage than the average camera (0.1 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera has 0 GB internal storage.
    0.063 GB vs 0 GB
  • 43.1% lower list score
    List score
    4.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (1)
    List score: in 1 of 147 lists (1%)
    4.1 vs 7.2
  • 36.9% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models

    4.1

    Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.9

    Average grade

    20%

    7.2

    Popularity

    Grades by review (8)
    2 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 6 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.1 vs 6.5
  • Smaller image sensor
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs 2/3"). The average camera's sensor size is 2/3".
    1/2.3" vs 2/3"
  • 1.72 µm smaller sensor pixels
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.3 µm vs 3.04 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.04 µm.
    1.32 µm vs 3.04 µm
  • 0.3 in smaller screen
    This camera has a smaller screen than the average camera (2.7 in vs 3 in). The average camera has a screen of 3 in.
    2.7 in vs 3 in
  • No hot shoe
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • 210 shots shorter battery life
    This camera lasts shorter per charge than the average camera (120 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera lasts for 330 shots.
    120 shots vs 330 shots
  • No RAW photo capture
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 61% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • 43.1% lower list score
    List score
    4.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (1)
    List score: in 1 of 147 lists (1%)
    4.1 vs 7.2
  • 36.9% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models

    4.1

    Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.9

    Average grade

    20%

    7.2

    Popularity

    Grades by review (8)
    2 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 6 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.1 vs 6.5
  • 43.1% lower sentiment score
    4.1 vs 7.2
  • 17.7% worse value for money
    Kodak PIXPRO FZ45 has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera (5.85 vs 6.9).
    5.85 vs 6.88
  • 0.3 in smaller screen
    This camera has a smaller screen than the average camera (2.7 in vs 3 in). The average camera has a screen of 3 in.
    2.7 in vs 3 in
  • No hot shoe
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • Smaller image sensor
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs 2/3"). The average camera's sensor size is 2/3".
    1/2.3" vs 2/3"
  • 1.72 µm smaller sensor pixels
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.3 µm vs 3.04 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.04 µm.
    1.32 µm vs 3.04 µm
  • Fewer megapixels
    This camera has fewer megapixels than the average camera (16 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera's sensor resolution is 16.2 MP.
    16 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 3,200 ISO lower maximum sensitivity
    This camera reaches a lower maximum ISO than the average camera (3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO). The average camera's maximum ISO is 6,400 ISO.
    3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • No RAW photo capture
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 61% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • 14 fewer focus points
    This camera has a lower focus-point count than the average camera (9 vs 23). The average camera has a count of 23.
    9 vs 23
  • No manual focus mode
    This camera does not support manual focus, the average camera does. 71.4% of cameras include a manual focus mode.
  • 0.6 fps slower mechanical burst
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (5 fps vs 5.6 fps). The average camera reaches 5.6 fps.
    5 fps vs 5.6 fps
  • 210 shots shorter battery life
    This camera lasts shorter per charge than the average camera (120 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera lasts for 330 shots.
    120 shots vs 330 shots

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
Mark Bayman
≈ estimated
02/12/2025
Football game test · real-world use, battery and image quality
Verdict
Kodak PIXPRO FZ45 is a fun, small camera for casual shooting, with shutter lag and no sports mode.
6.0
Shima
≈ estimated
23/10/2024
Street photo walk · real-world image and usability test
Verdict
Kodak PIXPRO FZ45 is awkward to use and slow to focus, but it captures distinctive street shots.
8.0
Prickly Pear Camera
≈ estimated
24/02/2023
Hands-on review · sample photos and menu overview
Verdict
Kodak PIXPRO FZ45 suits everyday photos and works as a first camera, but video and indoor shots without flash are weak.
10
Kensthetic
✓ explicit
03/01/2026
First impressions · unboxing and sample shots
Verdict
Kodak PIXPRO FZ45 is highly recommended for its photo quality and compact size, especially given the price.
7.0
Toolsdoctor
≈ estimated
23/10/2024
Hands-on review · zoo zoom tests against a phone
Verdict
Kodak PIXPRO FZ45 is a useful step up from a phone, but only within a narrow zoom range.
Hands-on video, no verdict
Not graded
Overview video
Overview video
Overview video
Not graded

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

6.0
digitalcameraworld.com
✓ explicit
27/11/2024
Hands-on test · Beginner point-and-shoot
Verdict
The Kodak PIXPRO FZ45 is a simple, pocket-sized point-and-shoot for kids and beginners, though its image quality is only acceptable.
8.0
lensandshutter.com
≈ estimated
17/05/2026
Hands-on review · AA-powered compact
Verdict
The Kodak PIXPRO FZ45 is a no-fuss family camera that runs on AA batteries and suits daylight snapshots, though low light and autofocus are basic.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Kodak PIXPRO FZ45

  • A longest shutter speed of 30 s opens up night scenes.
  • A removable battery lets you swap in a charged spare.
  • The BSI sensor helps the 16 MP sensor gather light in dim places.
  • At 117 g it is easy to carry on a day out.
  • HDR mode balances bright and dark areas in one shot.
  • Autofocus tracking keeps a moving subject in frame.

What customers don't like about Kodak PIXPRO FZ45

  • 120 shots per charge is short for a full day.
  • The 2.7 in screen is small for framing and checking shots.
  • There is no viewfinder, so the screen is the only way to frame.
  • Manual focus is missing, so you cannot focus by hand.
  • No Wi-Fi or Bluetooth means moving photos to a phone takes extra steps.

Verdict

Night and low-light shooting is where the Kodak PIXPRO FZ45 stands out, with a longest shutter speed of 30 s and a BSI sensor on a 16 MP chip. At 117 g and 29 mm thick, it slips into a coat pocket without much bulk. The battery is removable, so a charged spare can keep you going on a long trip. Continuous shooting runs at 5 fps, and autofocus tracking helps keep a moving subject in frame. HDR mode helps balance bright skies and dark shadows. Its 2.7 in screen is small, and there is no viewfinder. The trade-off is battery life, 120 shots per charge, which is short for a day out. It suits a buyer who shoots after dark or indoors and does not mind carrying a spare battery.

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