Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic ZS45

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus XZ-1 and Panasonic ZS45, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the XZ-1 (10MP) and ZS45 (16MP) and the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and ZS45 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The XZ-1 was brought out 5 years earlier than the ZS45 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the XZ-1 grades against the ZS45 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus XZ-1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-1 comes with outer dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS45 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check the Olympus XZ-1 and Panasonic ZS45 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the XZ-1 compared to the ZS45.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-1 and ZS45 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-1 and ZS45.

To sum up, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The XZ-1 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS45 will give you extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged XZ-1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.