Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony HX90V

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic ZS45 and Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS45 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS45 was unveiled 3 months prior to the HX90V and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ZS45 matches up vs the HX90V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS45 comes with exterior measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS45 and Sony HX90V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS45 compared to the HX90V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS45 and HX90V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The pic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS45 and HX90V.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony HX90V to provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively.