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Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS35
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS45
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS40
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS50
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic ZS40 and Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the ZS40 (18MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS40 was announced 12 months before the ZS45 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ZS40 grades vs the ZS45 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Panasonic ZS45

 ZS40 ZS45 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Panasonic ZS40

 ZS45 ZS40 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2014Fresher by 12 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS40 and Panasonic ZS45

 ZS40 ZS45 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS40 has physical measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS45 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS40 and Panasonic ZS45 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS40 and the ZS45.

Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS40 and ZS45 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS40 and ZS45.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS40 to provide you with more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older ZS40 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography highlights
52
focusing manually
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography factors
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (240g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (249g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography details
54
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
55
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than others in class (240 grams)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
lighter than competition (249 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Landscape photography camera
56
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging advice
34
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (240g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
34
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (249 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS40 and Panasonic ZS45
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ60 Lumix DMC-TZ57
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 21
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.40 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 240 gr (0.53 lb) 249 gr (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" 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 300 images 350 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $450 $300