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Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Announced August 2020
  • Renewed by Panasonic S5 II
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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS50
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Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Panasonic S5 versus Panasonic ZS45, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and ZS45 (16MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and ZS45 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The S5 was introduced 5 years later than the ZS45 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S5 scores against the ZS45 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Panasonic ZS45

 S5 ZS45 
RevealedAugust 2020January 2015Fresher by 69 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k1040kClearer screen (+800k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Panasonic S5

 ZS45 S5 

Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Panasonic ZS45

 S5 ZS45 
Screen sizing3.0"3"Equivalent screen sizing

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S5 enjoys physical dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS45 has measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S5 and the ZS45.

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S5 and ZS45 is 60 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The visual here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 and ZS45.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S5 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S5 will produce extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger S5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S5 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography factors
85
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
37
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S5 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography factors
78
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (249 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S5 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography factors
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of phase detect autofocus
55
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery power (350 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S5 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography advice
79
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
MP count decent (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
71
good battery power (350 shots)
lighter than competition in class (249 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Landscape photography camera
86
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.0 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no low pass filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
47
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
good battery power (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S5 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging info
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic port
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (249 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic port
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Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S5 and Panasonic ZS45
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2020-08-14 2015-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 225 21
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Total lenses 31 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.0 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,840k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
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 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 714 gr (1.57 pounds) 249 gr (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photos 350 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Dual 1
Launch pricing $1,999 $300