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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(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
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Panasonic ZS45

 FZ200 ZS45 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Panasonic FZ200

 ZS45 FZ200 
ReleasedJanuary 2015July 2012Newer by 30 months
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic ZS45

 FZ200 ZS45 
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ200 and ZS45 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography info
48
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000 seconds)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography details
57
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (588g)
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (249g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography advice
46
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery (540 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
55
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
good battery pack (350 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Travel photography camera
55
great battery (540 per charge)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (588 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (249 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography info
48
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (540 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
47
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
good battery pack (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging features
63
fairly wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (588g)
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (249 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic ZS45
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
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