Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS45

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic LX10 and Panasonic ZS45, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the LX10 (20MP) and ZS45 (16MP) and the LX10 (1") and ZS45 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The LX10 was launched 21 months later than the ZS45 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the LX10 matches up against the ZS45 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LX10 Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LX10 offers outside measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS45 has specifications of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LX10 and Panasonic ZS45 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the LX10 versus the ZS45.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the LX10 and ZS45 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the LX10 and ZS45.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LX10 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic LX10 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern LX10 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.