Nikon D3100 vs Panasonic ZS45
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Nikon D3100 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs
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- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 505g - 124 x 96 x 75mm
- Introduced December 2010
- Replaced the Nikon D3000
- Successor is Nikon D3200
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- 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
- Announced January 2015
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS40
- Successor is Panasonic ZS50
Nikon D3100 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon D3100 versus Panasonic ZS45, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the D3100 (14MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is relatively similar but the D3100 (APS-C) and ZS45 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe D3100 was released 5 years prior to the ZS45 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D3100 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the D3100 matches up against the ZS45 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon D3100 vs Panasonic ZS45 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D3100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D3100 Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D3100 over the Panasonic ZS45
D3100 | ZS45 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Nikon D3100
ZS45 | D3100 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | December 2010 | Fresher by 49 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D3100 and Panasonic ZS45
D3100 | ZS45 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Nikon D3100 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D3100 provides outer dimensions of 124mm x 96mm x 75mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS45 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Examine the Nikon D3100 versus Panasonic ZS45 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the D3100 and the ZS45.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D3100 and ZS45 is 68 and 91 respectively.
Nikon D3100 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The graphic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3100 and ZS45.
Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D3100 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic ZS45 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older D3100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon D3100 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications
Nikon D3100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon D3100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ57 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-12-21 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 2 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.1 x 15.4mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 355.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 21 |
Cross type focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon F | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 309 | - |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 505 grams (1.11 lb) | 249 grams (0.55 lb) |
Dimensions | 124 x 96 x 75mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") | 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 67 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 919 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 550 photographs | 350 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL14 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $565 | $300 |