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Panasonic ZS45 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
55
Overall
46
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic ZS45 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

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
  • Released January 2015
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS40
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS50
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS50
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS70
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic ZS45 vs Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ZS45 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS45 was introduced 12 months before the ZS60 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ZS45 grades vs the ZS60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Panasonic ZS60

 ZS45 ZS60 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic ZS45

 ZS60 ZS45 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2015More recent by 12 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZS45 and Panasonic ZS60

 ZS45 ZS60 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution1040k1040kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic ZS45 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS45 offers 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) and the Panasonic ZS60 has proportions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS45 vs Panasonic ZS60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS45 and the ZS60.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS45 and ZS60 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS45 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS45 and ZS60.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS60 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older ZS45 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS45 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS45 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Portrait photography camera
37
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
53
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Street photography camera
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (249 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
71
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus via touch
lighter than competitors (282 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography highlights
56
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography highlights
71
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (249g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
no Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
74
lighter than competitors (282g)
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography info
48
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
59
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging advice
34
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (249 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
35
really wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors (282g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS45 and Panasonic ZS60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ57 Lumix DMC-TZ80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-06 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 21 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options 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
Hot shoe
AE 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 249g (0.55 lb) 282g (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 109
Other
Battery life 350 shots 320 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $248