Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS45

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic SZ10 and Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was released at a similar time to the ZS45 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the SZ10 grades vs the ZS45 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ10 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS45 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic SZ10 and Panasonic ZS45 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ10 vs the ZS45.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SZ10 and ZS45 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ10 and ZS45.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration.