Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax X-5

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic ZS45 versus Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS45 (16MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS45 was unveiled 2 years later than the X-5 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ZS45 scores versus the X-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 & Pentax X-5. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery & Pentax X-5 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS45 has 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) whilst the Pentax X-5 has measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS45 against the X-5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS45 and X-5 is 91 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS45 and X-5.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of files although you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher ZS45 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.