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
Photography Glossary 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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Sony QX1
| ZS45 | QX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | " | Bigger screen (+3") |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 0k | Clearer screen (+1040k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Panasonic ZS45
| QX1 | ZS45 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS45 and Sony QX1
| ZS45 | QX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2015 |  | September 2014 | Same generation |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS45 features outer 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 QX1 has specifications of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic ZS45 and Sony QX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the ZS45 versus the QX1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS45 and QX1 is 91 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS45 and QX1.
All in all, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS45 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony QX1 will provide you with more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony QX1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | Sony Alpha QX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | Sony Alpha QX1 |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-TZ57 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Lens-style |
| Announced | 2015-01-06 | 2014-09-03 |
| Physical type | Compact | Lens-style |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 357.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5456 x 3632 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 21 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.6 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | - |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 0k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 249g (0.55 lbs) | 216g (0.48 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 pictures | 440 pictures |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $300 | $500 |
