Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZS45

The following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZS45, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the ZS45 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the FX700 grades versus the ZS45 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX700 Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FX700 provides exterior dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while 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).

Contrast the Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZS45 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FX700 versus the ZS45.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX700 and ZS45 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX700 and ZS45.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS45 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged FX700 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.