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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
55
Overall
46

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Successor is Canon SX150 IS
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS50
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and ZS45 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was released 5 years earlier than the ZS45 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX130 IS grades against the ZS45 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Panasonic ZS45

 SX130 IS ZS45 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Canon SX130 IS

 ZS45 SX130 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2015August 2010Newer by 53 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic ZS45

 SX130 IS ZS45 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS features exterior dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS45 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the ZS45.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and ZS45 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and ZS45.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS45 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography info
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography info
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (308g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (249g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
56
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (350 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than average in class (308 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
good battery power (350 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (249g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Landscape photography camera
42
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
48
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good battery power (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX130 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS45
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (308g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (249 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic ZS45
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-08-19 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 21
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308g (0.68 lb) 249g (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $250 $300