Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony A300

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic ZS45 versus Sony A300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the ZS45 (16MP) and A300 (10MP) and the ZS45 (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The ZS45 was announced 7 years after the A300 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ZS45 scores against the A300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS45 offers exterior 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) while the Sony A300 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS45 versus Sony A300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS45 against the A300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS45 and A300 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Typically, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS45 and A300.

To sum up, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ZS45 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic ZS45 will provide greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent ZS45 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.