Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic ZS45

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Panasonic GF1 versus Panasonic ZS45 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.