Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS45

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic ZS20 versus Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the ZS20 (14MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS20 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the ZS45 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ZS20 grades versus the ZS45 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS20 Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS20 has outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS45 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS20 versus Panasonic ZS45 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS20 against the ZS45.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS20 and ZS45 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS20 and ZS45.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS45 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older ZS20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.