Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic ZS45

The following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic LX100 II versus Panasonic ZS45, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is very close but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and ZS45 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The LX100 II was revealed 3 years after the ZS45 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the LX100 II grades vs the ZS45 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 II features physical measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS45 has specifications of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LX100 II versus Panasonic ZS45 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the LX100 II compared to the ZS45.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and ZS45 is 81 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and ZS45.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 II having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic LX100 II will render extra detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern LX100 II will have a benefit in sensor technology.