Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS45

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic GX8 and Panasonic ZS45, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX8 (20MP) and ZS45 (16MP) and the GX8 (Four Thirds) and ZS45 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The GX8 was brought out 7 months after the ZS45 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the GX8 grades against the ZS45 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX8 Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX8 has got exterior dimensions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") and a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS45 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GX8 and Panasonic ZS45 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GX8 versus the ZS45.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX8 and ZS45 is 74 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GX8 and ZS45.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX8 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic GX8 will resolve extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern GX8 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.