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Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Superseded the Panasonic LZ30
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS40
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS50
Photography Glossary

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the LZ40 (20MP) and ZS45 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The LZ40 was announced 12 months before the ZS45 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the LZ40 matches up against the ZS45 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Panasonic ZS45

 LZ40 ZS45 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Panasonic LZ40

 ZS45 LZ40 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2014More recent by 12 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Panasonic ZS45

 LZ40 ZS45 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LZ40 has got exterior dimensions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS45 has measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the LZ40 versus the ZS45.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LZ40 and ZS45 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ40 and ZS45.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic LZ40 to give extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older LZ40 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Portrait photography camera
40
MP count decent (20MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography highlights
45
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (524g)
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (249g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Sports photography camera
47
long zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
55
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography highlights
55
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (22mm)
very long zoom (924mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (524g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
lighter than others in class (249g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Landscape photography camera
44
rather wide (22mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
47
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging factors
27
rather wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
has external microphone port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than competitors (524g)
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (249g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ40 and Panasonic ZS45
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2015-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 21
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-924mm (42.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.80 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 524g (1.16 pounds) 249g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photos 350 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $219 $300