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Panasonic ZS45 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
55
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Panasonic ZS45 vs Panasonic ZS8 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS50
Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS7
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Panasonic ZS45 vs Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the ZS45 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS45 was launched 3 years later than the ZS8 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the ZS45 matches up vs the ZS8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Panasonic ZS8

 ZS45 ZS8 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015July 2011Fresher by 43 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Panasonic ZS45

 ZS8 ZS45 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS45 and Panasonic ZS8

 ZS45 ZS8 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZS45 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS45 features exterior dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS8 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS45 vs the ZS8.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS45 and ZS8 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS45 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS45 and ZS8.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS45 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern ZS45 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS45 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS45 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Portrait photography camera
37
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography features
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (249 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (210 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography highlights
56
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (350 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS45
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS8
71
good battery pack (350 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (249 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (210 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS45
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS8
48
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
44
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS45
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS8
34
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (249g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
30
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (210 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS45 and Panasonic ZS8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Other name Lumix DMC-TZ57 Lumix DMC-TZ18
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-06 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 21 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 249g (0.55 lbs) 210g (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 340 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $275