Panasonic's entry bridge camera — 24x zoom with 14.1MP and iA mode for beginners.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ45 was released approximately 2010 as a bridge superzoom compact featuring a 14.1MP 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor and a 24× optical zoom covering 25-600mm equivalent. 1080p video (AVCHD at 27fps). At approximately 461g with battery.
14.1MP 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor. 24× optical zoom (25-600mm equivalent), f/2.8 (wide) to f/5.2 (tele). 1080p/27fps AVCHD. Optical Image Stabilizer (MEGA O.I.S.). Electronic viewfinder. At approximately 461g with battery. Fixed zoom — no interchangeable mount.
The FZ45 provides 600mm equivalent reach in a bridge body for landscape, wildlife, and distant subjects: the 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor was the standard for bridge cameras of this era. The 1080p/27fps AVCHD recording provides HD video at the interlaced AVCHD standard. The built-in EVF enables bright-light composition beyond the rear LCD.
On the used market the Panasonic Lumix FZ45 is very affordable as a vintage bridge superzoom. Condition checks: CCD sensor for hot pixels, zoom mechanism, OIS engagement, battery health. 1080/27fps AVCHD video. Fixed 24× zoom — no interchangeable mount.