Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB750
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB750 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
- Announced January 2015
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ57
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS40
- Refreshed by Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
- Released September 2011

Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB750 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic ZS45 and Samsung WB750, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS45 (16MP) and WB750 (13MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The ZS45 was released 3 years after the WB750 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ZS45 scores vs the WB750 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB750 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 and Samsung WB750. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery and Samsung WB750 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Samsung WB750
ZS45 | WB750 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | ![]() | September 2011 | Newer by 41 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Panasonic ZS45
WB750 | ZS45 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS45 and Samsung WB750
ZS45 | WB750 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS45 enjoys physical dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung WB750 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic ZS45 and Samsung WB750 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS45 compared to the WB750.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS45 and WB750 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS45 and WB750.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS45 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher ZS45 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | Samsung WB750 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | Samsung WB750 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ57 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2015-01-06 | 2011-09-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 13 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4096 x 3072 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 21 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 249 gr (0.55 lb) | 193 gr (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
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 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $300 | $339 |