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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
55
Overall
46

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Launched August 2019
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS50
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic S1H versus Panasonic ZS45, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and ZS45 (16MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and ZS45 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The S1H was introduced 4 years later than the ZS45 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S1H grades versus the ZS45 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Panasonic ZS45

 S1H ZS45 
IntroducedAugust 2019January 2015Fresher by 57 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k1040kSharper screen (+1290k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Panasonic S1H

 ZS45 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic ZS45

 S1H ZS45 

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1H offers outside dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") along with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS45 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S1H against the ZS45.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and ZS45 is 52 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and ZS45.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1H using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic S1H will show extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer S1H should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography advice
85
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/320 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
37
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S1H
Street photography with Panasonic ZS45
69
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
weather proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,052g)
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (249g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography factors
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
low battery power (400 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
56
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (350 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography details
64
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
low battery power (400 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,052g)
71
better than average battery power (350 shots)
lighter than others in class (249g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography details
81
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
low battery power (400 per charge)
48
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1H
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS45
70
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (5952 x 3988 pxls)
has microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (1,052 grams)
34
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (249 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Panasonic ZS45
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2019-08-28 2015-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 225 21
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range - 3cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,330k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 5952x3988 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1052g (2.32 lbs) 249g (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 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 400 pictures 350 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Dual 1
Launch price $3,998 $300