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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon AW100
  • Later Model is Nikon AW120
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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS50
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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Nikon AW110 versus Panasonic ZS45, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was unveiled 18 months earlier than the ZS45 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the AW110 scores versus the ZS45 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Panasonic ZS45

 AW110 ZS45 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Nikon AW110

 ZS45 AW110 
RevealedJanuary 2015July 2013Newer by 18 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k614kClearer screen (+426k dot)

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Panasonic ZS45

 AW110 ZS45 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW110 enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the AW110 against the ZS45.

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW110 and ZS45 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the AW110 and ZS45.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged AW110 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography details
40
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (249g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography highlights
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
55
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon AW110
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS45
67
weather proof
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
lighter than competitors (249 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography advice
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (249g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Panasonic ZS45
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-07-05 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 21
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 614k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 6.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lb) 249 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 shots 350 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $250 $300