Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony G3
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony G3 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
- Revealed January 2015
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ57
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS40
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
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Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic ZS45 and Sony G3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the ZS45 (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe ZS45 was introduced 6 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ZS45 matches up versus the G3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Sony G3
| ZS45 | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2015 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 73 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Crisper display (+119k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Panasonic ZS45
| G3 | ZS45 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS45 and Sony G3
| ZS45 | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS45 provides exterior 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) whilst the Sony G3 has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS45 and the G3.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS45 and G3 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS45 and G3.
Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS45 to show more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher ZS45 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony G3 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ57 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 2009-01-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 21 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.5-10.0 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 249g (0.55 lb) | 185g (0.41 lb) |
| Dimensions | 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 pictures | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $300 | $200 |