Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS45

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic TS25 and Panasonic ZS45, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TS25 was announced 24 months before the ZS45 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TS25 matches up against the ZS45 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS25 Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS25 provides external dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS45 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic TS25 and Panasonic ZS45 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the TS25 and the ZS45.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and ZS45 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS25 and ZS45.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older TS25 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.