Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic ZS45

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both created by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ100 was released 5 years prior to the ZS45 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FZ100 matches up against the ZS45 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ100 offers external dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS45 has proportions 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 FZ100 and Panasonic ZS45 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FZ100 compared to the ZS45.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ100 and ZS45 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ100 and ZS45.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS45 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older FZ100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.