Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax MX-1
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2015
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS40
- Refreshed by Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
- Launched July 2013
Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview
Following is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic ZS45 versus Pentax MX-1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS45 (16MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the ZS45 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe ZS45 was introduced 19 months after the MX-1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the ZS45 scores vs the MX-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax MX-1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 and Pentax MX-1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Pentax MX-1
ZS45 | MX-1 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | July 2013 | More modern by 19 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 920k | Clearer screen (+120k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Panasonic ZS45
MX-1 | ZS45 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS45 and Pentax MX-1
ZS45 | MX-1 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS45 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 Pentax MX-1 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic ZS45 versus Pentax MX-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS45 against the MX-1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS45 and MX-1 is 91 and 84 respectively.
Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS45 and MX-1.
To sum up, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZS45 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic ZS45 will give you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent ZS45 will have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | Pentax MX-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | Pentax MX-1 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-TZ57 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2015-01-06 | 2013-07-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 21 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 249 gr (0.55 pounds) | 391 gr (0.86 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | 290 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-Li-106 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $300 | $400 |