Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony H300

Let's look closer at the Panasonic ZS45 and Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS45 (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS45 was launched 11 months after the H300 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ZS45 grades vs the H300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS45 comes with outside dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony H300 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS45 and Sony H300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the ZS45 compared to the H300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS45 and H300 is 91 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS45 and H300.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony H300 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher ZS45 provides an edge in sensor technology.