Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS45

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic FX48 versus Panasonic ZS45, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and ZS45 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was unveiled 7 years earlier than the ZS45 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FX48 scores against the ZS45 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FX48 Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX48 offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS45 has measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FX48 versus Panasonic ZS45 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FX48 versus the ZS45.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FX48 and ZS45 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FX48 and ZS45.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS45 to give more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older FX48 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.