Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony NEX-C3

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony NEX-C3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS45 (16MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is pretty close but the ZS45 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS45 was manufactured 3 years after the NEX-C3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ZS45 scores versus the NEX-C3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS45 comes with external dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS45 versus the NEX-C3.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS45 and NEX-C3 is 91 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS45 and NEX-C3.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The ZS45 contains the smaller sensor which should make obtaining bokeh trickier. The fresher ZS45 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.