Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung MV800

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic ZS45 versus Samsung MV800, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS45 (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS45 was launched 3 years after the MV800 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ZS45 grades versus the MV800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 and Samsung MV800. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS45 has outside 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 Samsung MV800 has proportions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS45 versus Samsung MV800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS45 compared to the MV800.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS45 and MV800 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS45 and MV800.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger ZS45 should have an advantage in sensor tech.