Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic ZS45

Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-100 and Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and ZS45 (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and ZS45 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The EX-100 was released 11 months before the ZS45 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-100 matches up vs the ZS45 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-100 offers physical measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS45 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-100 and Panasonic ZS45 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-100 against the ZS45.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and ZS45 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-100 and ZS45.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-100 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic ZS45 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.