Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic ZS45

Below is a complete analysis of the Nikon S9300 and Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the ZS45 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S9300 grades versus the ZS45 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S9300 Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S9300 offers external measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS45 has specifications of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S9300 versus the ZS45.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9300 and ZS45 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9300 and ZS45.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of files however you may want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older S9300 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.