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Panasonic ZS45 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
55
Overall
46
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Panasonic ZS45 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS40
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS50
Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS60
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic ZS45 vs Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the ZS45 (16MP) and ZS50 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS45 was released around the same time to the ZS50 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ZS45 matches up versus the ZS50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Panasonic ZS50

 ZS45 ZS50 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Panasonic ZS45

 ZS50 ZS45 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS45 and Panasonic ZS50

 ZS45 ZS50 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2015Similar generation
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic ZS45 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS45 has 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 ZS50 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the ZS45 against the ZS50.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS45 and ZS50 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS45 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS45 and ZS50.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS45 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS45 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS45 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography information
37
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
42
manual focus
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Street photography camera
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (249g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (243g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography factors
56
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery (350 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography highlights
71
good battery (350 CIPA)
lighter than others (249g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than others in class (243 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Landscape photography camera
48
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
51
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging features
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (249 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (243 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS45 and Panasonic ZS50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ57 Lumix DMC-TZ70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-06 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
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 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 21 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 6.40 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
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 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249g (0.55 pounds) 243g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 44
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 138
Other
Battery life 350 shots 300 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $350