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Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
55 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
60 Overall
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS50
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Panasonic ZS45 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZS45 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS45 was released 13 months after the Galaxy Camera 2 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ZS45 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary 

				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

					

					

						
 ZS45 Galaxy Camera 2 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2014Newer by 13 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k1037kClearer display (+3k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Panasonic ZS45

					

					

						
 Galaxy Camera 2 ZS45 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Panasonic ZS45 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

					

					

						
 ZS45 Galaxy Camera 2 
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS45 offers outside measurements 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic ZS45 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS45 and the Galaxy Camera 2.
Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS45 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 91 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
More often than not, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS45 and Galaxy Camera 2.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images though you should always take the production date  of the cameras into account. The newer ZS45 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

						Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography features
37
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 features face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
44
 has manual focus
 MP count decent (16MP)
 includes face detection autofocus
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Panasonic ZS45 as a Street photography camera
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
69
 tilting screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (249g)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
65
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers focus via touch
 lighter than others in class (283 grams)
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS45
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
55
 incredible zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 better than average battery (350 per charge)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
48
 incredible zoom range (23-483mm  21.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 great battery (400 CIPA)
 continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography advice
71
 better than average battery (350 shots)
 lighter than competition (249 grams)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (24mm)
 long reach (480mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
73
 great battery (400 per charge)
 lighter than others in class (283g)
 has bluetooth
 offers focus via touch
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (23mm)
 very long reach (483mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic ZS45 as a Landscape photography camera
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
47
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery (350 shots)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 lack of Timelapse mode
52
 has manual focus
 really wide (23mm)
 big screen (4.8 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 great battery (400 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging highlights
34
 pretty wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (249g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 lack of microphone support
37
 really wide (23mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 includes external microphone port
 lighter than others in class (283g)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS45 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ57 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-06 2014-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 21 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen tech - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 249 grams (0.55 pounds) 283 grams (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 400 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $400