Kodak PIXPRO FZ45
Score: 69/100
Camkory Digital Camera
Score: 62/100Rankings
The Kodak PIXPRO Friendly Zoom FZ45-BK is a budget-friendly point-and-shoot with a 27 mm wide-angle lens and 4× optical zoom. Its trade-offs include a tiny sensor, short battery life and lack of stabilization. Best suited for casual travelers and first-time photographers who value portability and low cost.
The Camkory DC403 is an ultra-compact point-and-shoot aimed at kids and beginners, featuring a 44 MP sensor and 16× digital zoom with USB-C rechargeable battery. Its lack of optical zoom, grainy images at high zoom, and cheap build reduce its suitability for serious photography. Perfect for young users seeking an easy-to-use, accessory-rich camera.
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16 MP | 44 MPbest | |
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| ↓ lower better | 117 gbest | 259 g |
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Megapixels (MP) | 16 MP | 44 MP |
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Weight (g) | 117 g | 259 g |
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Battery Type | AA | USB-C rechargeable |
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Professional reviewers position the FZ45 as an ideal entry-level camera, emphasizing its user-friendly interface, compact build and basic Full HD video. While they commend its wide-angle lens and AA-battery convenience, they also caution that the tiny sensor, lack of viewfinder and limited battery endurance keep it from competing with higher-end compact models.
Casual users consistently praise the camera's simplicity, lightweight travel-friendliness and low cost, noting that it works well for everyday snapshots and family moments. Recurring criticisms focus on the need to buy an SD card separately, the brief battery life, and the absence of a viewfinder for precise composition.
“doesn't weigh you down during exploration.”
Professional reviewers commend the Camkory for its ultra‑compact form factor, straightforward automatic modes, and the value‑added accessories like a 32GB microSD card and USB‑C charging. However, they also point out that the camera suffers from grainy image quality at full zoom, a sparse feature set, and a cheap, toy‑like build that falls short of higher‑end point‑and‑shoot expectations.
Everyday users love the camera's pocketable size, ease of use, long battery life, and the included accessories that make it ready out of the box. Common complaints revolve around grainy or fuzzy photos at high zoom, a plasticky feel, and the lack of advanced controls or a larger display.
