Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony QX1
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- 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 Known as Lumix DMC-TZ57
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS40
- Refreshed by Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
- Released September 2014

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony QX1 Overview
Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic ZS45 and Sony QX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS45 (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is pretty close but the ZS45 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

The ZS45 was announced 5 months later than the QX1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ZS45 matches up against the QX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony QX1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 and Sony Alpha QX1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.