Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic ZS45

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic ZS45, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The F5 was revealed 24 months earlier than the ZS45 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the F5 grades against the ZS45 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic F5 Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic F5 has outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the F5 vs the ZS45.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the F5 and ZS45 is 96 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the F5 and ZS45.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS45 to show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older F5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.