Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS45

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was manufactured 5 years before the ZS45 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the ZS10 grades versus the ZS45 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS10 offers exterior measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS45 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS10 vs the ZS45.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS10 and ZS45 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS10 and ZS45.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS45 to result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older ZS10 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.