Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic ZS45

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was launched 4 years earlier than the ZS45 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SZ-11 matches up vs the ZS45 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-11 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-11 offers exterior measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS45 has measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-11 vs the ZS45.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and ZS45 is 89 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and ZS45.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS45 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older SZ-11 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.