Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS45
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS1/Panasonic-ZS1-front.jpg)
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs
(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
(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
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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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Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Panasonic ZS45
ZS1 | ZS45 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Panasonic ZS1
ZS45 | ZS1 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | May 2009 | Newer by 68 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS1 and Panasonic ZS45
ZS1 | ZS45 | |||
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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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS45-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS1 and ZS45 is 91 and 91 respectively.
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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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS45-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS45-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | |
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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 |