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Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
55
Overall
46

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS4
  • Successor is Panasonic TS6
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
  • Released January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS40
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS50
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Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic TS5 and Panasonic ZS45, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was released 18 months before the ZS45 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TS5 scores against the ZS45 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Panasonic ZS45

 TS5 ZS45 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Panasonic TS5

 ZS45 TS5 
ReleasedJanuary 2015July 2013Newer by 18 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Panasonic ZS45

 TS5 ZS45 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS5 enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS45 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the TS5 and the ZS45.

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TS5 and ZS45 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TS5 and ZS45.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged TS5 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography information
32
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (249 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS5
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS45
47
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery life (370 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
56
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (350 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS5
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS45
72
good battery life (370 per charge)
environment sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
lighter than competition (249g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography highlights
52
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
good battery life (370 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
48
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
great battery pack (350 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging highlights
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (249g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Panasonic ZS45
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5 Lumix DMC-TZ57
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-07-12 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 21
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lb) 249 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 370 shots 350 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BCM13 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $350 $300