Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS45

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS1 Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.