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Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS40
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS50
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Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic XS1 and Panasonic ZS45, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was manufactured 24 months prior to the ZS45 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the XS1 grades against the ZS45 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Panasonic ZS45

 XS1 ZS45 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Panasonic XS1

 ZS45 XS1 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2013More modern by 24 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Panasonic ZS45

 XS1 ZS45 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic XS1 has got external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS45 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check the Panasonic XS1 and Panasonic ZS45 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the XS1 vs the ZS45.

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XS1 and ZS45 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the XS1 and ZS45.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged XS1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography features
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography features
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (249g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography details
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
55
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery (350 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic XS1
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS45
69
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
good battery (350 per charge)
lighter than competition (249g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic XS1
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS45
39
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging factors
31
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (249g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic XS1 and Panasonic ZS45
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2015-01-06
Body design 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 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 21
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 6.00 m
Flash options 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103g (0.23 lbs) 249g (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") 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 260 photographs 350 photographs
Battery format 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
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $130 $300