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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Introduced February 2018
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS50
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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS45, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and ZS45 (16MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and ZS45 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX9 was launched 3 years later than the ZS45 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the GX9 matches up versus the ZS45 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Panasonic ZS45

 GX9 ZS45 
IntroducedFebruary 2018January 2015Fresher by 38 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display resolution1240k1040kClearer display (+200k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Panasonic GX9

 ZS45 GX9 

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic ZS45

 GX9 ZS45 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX9 has exterior dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS45 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS45 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the GX9 compared to the ZS45.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GX9 and ZS45 is 82 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX9 and ZS45.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX9 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GX9 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer GX9 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography highlights
76
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
37
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Street photography camera
84
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (249 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography advice
72
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
bad battery (260 per charge)
55
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery power (350 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Travel photography camera
71
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
bad battery (260 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
71
great battery power (350 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (249g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography highlights
77
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
bad battery (260 CIPA)
47
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
great battery power (350 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging features
35
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
34
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (249g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic ZS45
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2018-02-13 2015-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 21
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range - 3cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,240k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 200) 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 407 gr (0.90 lb) 249 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 pictures 350 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $1,000 $300