Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic ZS45
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Announced January 2012
(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
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ57
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS40
- Successor is Panasonic ZS50
Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview
The following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic ZS45, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ1 (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SZ1 was announced 4 years before the ZS45 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SZ1 grades against the ZS45 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Panasonic ZS45
SZ1 | ZS45 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Panasonic SZ1
ZS45 | SZ1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | January 2012 | Newer by 36 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ1 and Panasonic ZS45
SZ1 | ZS45 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ1 comes with exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS45 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic ZS45 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ1 compared to the ZS45.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ1 and ZS45 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ1 and ZS45.
To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files but you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged SZ1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ57 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-01-09 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 16 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 | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 4cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 131g (0.29 lbs) | 249g (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 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 | 250 photos | 350 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $179 | $300 |