Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung SL102
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2015
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ57
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS40
- New Model is Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F) lens
- 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Also Known as ES55

Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung SL102 Overview
Here is a in-depth review of the Panasonic ZS45 versus Samsung SL102, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the ZS45 (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The ZS45 was introduced 6 years later than the SL102 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ZS45 grades vs the SL102 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung SL102 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 and Samsung SL102. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery and Samsung SL102 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Samsung SL102
ZS45 | SL102 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 73 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Panasonic ZS45
SL102 | ZS45 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS45 and Samsung SL102
ZS45 | SL102 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS45 has exterior dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Panasonic ZS45 versus Samsung SL102 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS45 and the SL102.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS45 and SL102 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS45 and SL102.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS45 to give you greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent ZS45 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | Samsung SL102 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | Samsung SL102 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ57 | ES55 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2015-01-06 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
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) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 249 gr (0.55 pounds) | 116 gr (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $300 | $130 |