Panasonic ZS100 vs Panasonic ZS45
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
- Launched January 2016
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ100
- Successor is Panasonic ZS200
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- 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
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS40
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS50
Panasonic ZS100 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic ZS100 vs Panasonic ZS45, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the ZS100 (20MP) and ZS45 (16MP) and the ZS100 (1") and ZS45 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe ZS100 was manufactured 13 months after the ZS45 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ZS100 grades vs the ZS45 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic ZS100 vs Panasonic ZS45 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Panasonic ZS45
ZS100 | ZS45 | |||
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Launched | January 2016 | January 2015 | More modern by 13 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Panasonic ZS100
ZS45 | ZS100 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS100 and Panasonic ZS45
ZS100 | ZS45 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1040k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS100 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS100 offers exterior dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) and 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).
Look at the Panasonic ZS100 vs Panasonic ZS45 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the ZS100 vs the ZS45.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS100 and ZS45 is 87 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic ZS100 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS100 and ZS45.
As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ZS100 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS100 will show more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher ZS100 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ100 | Lumix DMC-TZ57 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2016-01-05 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | MOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.9 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 312g (0.69 pounds) | 249g (0.55 pounds) |
Dimensions | 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 70 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 559 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | 350 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $700 | $300 |