Is the FZ45 good for beginners?

Yes. Menus are simple, face detection and red-eye removal are automatic, and video starts with one button. It is a reasonable first camera if you shoot mostly outdoors.

How does it compare with a smartphone?

The 4x optical zoom helps for distant subjects, but a modern phone usually beats it in low light and speed. Choose it for simplicity and AA power, not image quality.

What batteries does it use?

It takes two AA batteries, alkaline or rechargeable NiMH. Rechargeables save money over time and are worth carrying as spares.

Does it have a viewfinder?

No. You frame shots on the rear LCD only, which can be hard to see in bright sunlight.

Can I control settings manually?

Only basic exposure and scene modes are offered. There is no full manual mode, so it suits automatic snapshooting.

Typically the camera, a strap, a USB cable and AA batteries. A memory card is usually not included, so buy an SD card separately.

Where can I buy the Kodak PIXPRO Friendly Zoom FZ45 Digital Camera?

2 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Best Buy.

Kodak PIXPRO Friendly Zoom FZ45 Digital Camera

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Kodak PIXPRO Friendly Zoom FZ45 Digital Camera

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$109.99at WalmartChecked 23 h ago

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Last seen at $109.99 at Walmart on Nov 10.
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Our take on the Kodak PIXPRO Friendly Zoom FZ45 Digital Camera

The Kodak PIXPRO FZ45 is a compact point-and-shoot with a 16MP sensor and a 4x optical zoom lens. It runs on two AA batteries, so you can swap in fresh cells anywhere, and it keeps controls simple with one-touch video, face detection and red-eye removal. It suits casual shooters, travelers and families who want a cheap, uncomplicated camera and don't need a viewfinder, touchscreen or manual controls. Against smartphones and pricier compacts it trades image quality and low-light performance for simplicity and AA power.

Best forCasual snapshooters who want a simple cameraTravelers who like AA batteriesFamilies and kids learning photographyBackup camera for occasional use

Pros

Runs on widely available AA batteries
Light and pocketable body
Simple menus and one-touch video
4x optical zoom beats phone digital zoom
Face detection and red-eye removal built in

Cons

Small sensor gives noisy low-light shots
No viewfinder and a basic fixed LCD
Slow shot-to-shot and autofocus speed
Limited manual control
Plastic build feels basic

Kodak PIXPRO Friendly Zoom FZ45 Digital Camera prices at every store

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$179.99Free shippingChecked 23 h ago
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Kodak PIXPRO Friendly Zoom FZ45 Digital Camera price history

Lowest price we've seen: $179.99 on Nov 10 at Best Buy. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 10.

What reviewers say

Owners treat the FZ45 as a basic, easy camera for daylight snapshots and note that AA batteries are handy on trips. Reviewers find image quality and speed behind smartphones and pricier compacts, especially indoors.

What people mention

Image qualityMixedDaylight shots look fine, but low-light and indoor photos are noisy and soft.
BatteryPraisedOwners like that standard AA cells can be replaced anywhere.
SpeedCriticisedAutofocus and shot-to-shot times feel slow for moving subjects.
Ease of usePraisedMenus and controls are simple enough for beginners.
BuildCriticisedThe body feels light and plasticky compared with metal compacts.
ScreenCriticisedThe fixed LCD is hard to read outdoors and there is no viewfinder.

About the Kodak PIXPRO Friendly Zoom FZ45 Digital Camera

Introducing the FZ45, Friendly Zoom model from the KODAK PIXPRO collection of digital cameras. Compact, intuitive and oh so easy to use, the FZ45 is the perfect camera to take anywhere you go. One-touch video, red-eye removal, face detection and convenient AA batteries are just the start. KODAK PIXPRO Digital Cameras - Tell your story.

Specifications

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Questions and answers

Is the FZ45 good for beginners?: Yes. Menus are simple, face detection and red-eye removal are automatic, and video starts with one button. It is a reasonable first camera if you shoot mostly outdoors.
How does it compare with a smartphone?: The 4x optical zoom helps for distant subjects, but a modern phone usually beats it in low light and speed. Choose it for simplicity and AA power, not image quality.
What batteries does it use?: It takes two AA batteries, alkaline or rechargeable NiMH. Rechargeables save money over time and are worth carrying as spares.
Does it have a viewfinder?: No. You frame shots on the rear LCD only, which can be hard to see in bright sunlight.
Can I control settings manually?: Only basic exposure and scene modes are offered. There is no full manual mode, so it suits automatic snapshooting.
What is in the box?: Typically the camera, a strap, a USB cable and AA batteries. A memory card is usually not included, so buy an SD card separately.
Where is the Kodak PIXPRO Friendly Zoom FZ45 Digital Camera cheapest?: At Walmart, for $109.99, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the Kodak PIXPRO Friendly Zoom FZ45 Digital Camera?: 2 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Best Buy.