Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS45
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
- Announced July 2012
- Earlier Model is Panasonic FZ100
- Refreshed by Panasonic FZ300
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
- Released January 2015
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS40
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS50
Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview
The following is a extended review of the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are built by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and ZS45 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FZ200 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the ZS45 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FZ200 matches up against the ZS45 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS45 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Panasonic ZS45
FZ200 | ZS45 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Panasonic FZ200
ZS45 | FZ200 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | July 2012 | Newer by 30 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic ZS45
FZ200 | ZS45 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ200 comes with outside measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS45 has specifications of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic ZS45 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ200 vs the ZS45.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ200 and ZS45 is 65 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ200 and ZS45.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS45 to render extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FZ200 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ57 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-07-18 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine VII FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,312k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/4000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 588 gr (1.30 lbs) | 249 gr (0.55 lbs) |
Dimensions | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") | 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 37 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 114 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 540 pictures | 350 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $499 | $300 |