Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony NEX-5T

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic ZS45 and Sony NEX-5T, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS45 (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is relatively close but the ZS45 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS45 was brought out 17 months later than the NEX-5T which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ZS45 scores versus the NEX-5T in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS45 enjoys exterior measurements 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 Sony NEX-5T has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS45 and the NEX-5T.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS45 and NEX-5T is 91 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS45 and NEX-5T.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The ZS45 has got the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging. The more modern ZS45 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.