Panasonic ZS45 vs Panasonic ZS5

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic ZS45 versus Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the ZS45 (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS45 was unveiled 4 years after the ZS5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the ZS45 scores against the ZS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS45 enjoys outside measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS5 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS45 versus Panasonic ZS5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS45 vs the ZS5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS45 and ZS5 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS45 and ZS5.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS45 to render more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer ZS45 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.