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Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Panasonic ZS45
(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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS50
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Older Model is Sony HX30V
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS45 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS45 was launched 21 months later than the HX50V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ZS45 matches up versus the HX50V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Sony HX50V

 ZS45 HX50V 
LaunchedJanuary 2015April 2013Fresher by 21 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Panasonic ZS45

 HX50V ZS45 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS45 and Sony HX50V

 ZS45 HX50V 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS45 features outside dimensions 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 HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS45 and the HX50V.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS45 and HX50V is 91 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS45 and HX50V.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX50V to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer ZS45 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography info
Sony HX50V Portrait photography info
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
50
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Street photography highlights
Sony HX50V Street photography highlights
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (249g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (272g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX50V Sports photography highlights
55
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery (350 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery power (400 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography factors
Sony HX50V Travel photography factors
71
better than average battery (350 per charge)
lighter than average (249 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
great battery power (400 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (272 grams)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
53
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
great battery power (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging features
Sony HX50V Vlogging features
34
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (249 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no mic socket
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (272 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS45 and Sony HX50V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ57 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-06 2013-04-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 21 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249 grams (0.55 lbs) 272 grams (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 400 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $439