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Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ6
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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS50
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic ZS1 and Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the ZS1 (10MP) and ZS45 (16MP) and the ZS1 (1/2.5") and ZS45 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The ZS1 was launched 6 years prior to the ZS45 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ZS1 scores versus the ZS45 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Panasonic ZS45

 ZS1 ZS45 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Panasonic ZS1

 ZS45 ZS1 
LaunchedJanuary 2015May 2009Newer by 68 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS1 and Panasonic ZS45

 ZS1 ZS45 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS1 offers outer measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS45 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS1 and Panasonic ZS45 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS1 compared to the ZS45.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS1 and ZS45 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS1 and ZS45.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Panasonic ZS45 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged ZS1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Portrait photography camera
25
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS1
Street photography with Panasonic ZS45
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (249 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS1
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS45
24
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
has no phase detect autofocus
55
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (350 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography factors
63
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (249 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Landscape photography camera
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
47
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
great battery pack (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (229g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (249 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS1 and Panasonic ZS45
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Alternate name Lumix DMC-TZ6 Lumix DMC-TZ57
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-05-14 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 21
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.30 m (Auto ISO) 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 229 grams (0.50 lb) 249 grams (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 - 350 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $300