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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2011
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS50
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic ZS45, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the S1 (12MP) and ZS45 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the ZS45 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S1 grades versus the ZS45 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic ZS45

 S1 ZS45 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Panasonic S1

 ZS45 S1 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2011Newer by 48 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic ZS45

 S1 ZS45 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1 features outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS45 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic ZS45 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S1 vs the ZS45.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and ZS45 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and ZS45.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS45 to provide more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged S1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography factors
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (249 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
55
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery power (350 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography info
62
lighter than average (117g)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
good battery power (350 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (249 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography factors
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery power (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging features
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (249 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no mic support
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Panasonic ZS45
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 21
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 117 gr (0.26 lbs) 249 gr (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 shots 350 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $269 $300