Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS45

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS45, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and ZS45 (16MP) and the G2 (Four Thirds) and ZS45 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The G2 was launched 5 years before the ZS45 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the G2 matches up vs the ZS45 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic G2 Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G2 offers outside dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the G2 versus the ZS45.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G2 and ZS45 is 72 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G2 and ZS45.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G2 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic ZS45 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged G2 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.