Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung SL820

The following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic ZS45 versus Samsung SL820, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the ZS45 (16MP) and SL820 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The ZS45 was manufactured 5 years after the SL820 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the ZS45 grades vs the SL820 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 and Samsung SL820. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS45 has external 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 SL820 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS45 versus Samsung SL820 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS45 versus the SL820.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS45 and SL820 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS45 and SL820.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS45 to give more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer ZS45 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.