Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic ZS45

Let's look closer at the Nikon S1000pj versus Panasonic ZS45, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the S1000pj (12MP) and ZS45 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was announced 6 years before the ZS45 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S1000pj scores vs the ZS45 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S1000pj & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S1000pj Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S1000pj provides external dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS45 has measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S1000pj vs the ZS45.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S1000pj and ZS45 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1000pj and ZS45.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS45 to produce greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged S1000pj will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.