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Panasonic ZS45 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Panasonic ZS45 vs Ricoh PX 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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS40
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS50
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Ricoh PX Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic ZS45 vs Ricoh PX, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the ZS45 (16MP) and the PX (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS45 was introduced 3 years later than the PX and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ZS45 matches up versus the PX when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Ricoh PX

 ZS45 PX 
IntroducedJanuary 2015August 2011More recent by 42 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Panasonic ZS45

 PX ZS45 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS45 and Ricoh PX

 ZS45 PX 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic ZS45 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS45 features exterior dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Ricoh PX has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS45 vs Ricoh PX in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS45 compared to the PX.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS45 and PX is 91 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS45 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS45 and PX.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher ZS45 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS45 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS45 vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh PX Portrait photography factors
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Street photography details
Ricoh PX Street photography details
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screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (249g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography info
Ricoh PX Sports photography info
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great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery power (350 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography info
Ricoh PX Travel photography info
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good battery power (350 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (249 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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environment proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS45
Landscape photography with Ricoh PX
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quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
good battery power (350 shots)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS45
Vlogging with Ricoh PX
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (249g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS45 and Ricoh PX
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45Ricoh PX
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 Ricoh PX
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ57 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-01-06 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 21 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249g (0.55 pounds) 156g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $329