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Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

Panasonic GF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
  • Released October 2009
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GF2
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS50
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Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic GF1 versus Panasonic ZS45, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the GF1 (12MP) and ZS45 (16MP) and the GF1 (Four Thirds) and ZS45 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The GF1 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the ZS45 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GF1 scores versus the ZS45 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Panasonic ZS45

 GF1 ZS45 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Panasonic GF1

 ZS45 GF1 
LaunchedJanuary 2015October 2009More modern by 63 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GF1 and Panasonic ZS45

 GF1 ZS45 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GF1 enjoys outer dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the GF1 compared to the ZS45.

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GF1 and ZS45 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GF1 and ZS45.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GF1 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS45 will give greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged GF1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Portrait photography camera
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
37
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GF1
Street photography with Panasonic ZS45
64
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (249 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Sports photography camera
44
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
55
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery power (350 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF1 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography details
59
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
good battery power (350 CIPA)
lighter than average (249 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF1 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography information
60
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
missing Timelapse recording
47
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
good battery power (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF1 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging features
25
includes face detection focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
34
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (249g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF1 and Panasonic ZS45
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-10-14 2015-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 21
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 385g (0.85 lbs) 249g (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 513 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photographs 350 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $400 $300