Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung GX-10

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZS45 and Samsung GX-10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the ZS45 (16MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the ZS45 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS45 was manufactured 8 years later than the GX-10 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ZS45 matches up versus the GX-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 and Samsung GX-10. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS45 offers exterior measurements 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 Samsung GX-10 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS45 and Samsung GX-10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS45 compared to the GX-10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS45 and GX-10 is 91 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS45 and GX-10.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZS45 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic ZS45 will show more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher ZS45 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.