Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic ZS45

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic GH3 versus Panasonic ZS45, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GH3 (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the GH3 (Four Thirds) and ZS45 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The GH3 was launched 3 years before the ZS45 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GH3 scores vs the ZS45 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GH3 Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH3 enjoys exterior dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS45 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the GH3 against the ZS45.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH3 and ZS45 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH3 and ZS45.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The GH3 uses the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The more aged GH3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.