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Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony HX99

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
55
Overall
46
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony HX99 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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS50
Sony HX99
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released September 2018
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony HX99 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic ZS45 versus Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS45 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is pretty well matched but the ZS45 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The ZS45 was released 4 years before the HX99 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ZS45 matches up versus the HX99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Sony HX99

 ZS45 HX99 
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Panasonic ZS45

 HX99 ZS45 
ReleasedSeptember 2018January 2015Fresher by 44 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZS45 and Sony HX99

 ZS45 HX99 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3.00"Same screen measurement

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS45 has got exterior measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS45 versus Sony HX99 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS45 compared to the HX99.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS45 and HX99 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS45 and HX99.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS45 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX99 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older ZS45 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography information
Sony HX99 Portrait photography information
37
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
53
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS45
Street photography with Sony HX99
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (249g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
77
screen tilts
has image stabilization
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (242g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography information
Sony HX99 Sports photography information
56
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
58
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery (360 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3-inch)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Travel photography camera
71
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (249g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
76
great battery (360 shots)
lighter than competition in class (242g)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography features
Sony HX99 Landscape photography features
48
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
58
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
great battery (360 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3-inch)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging features
Sony HX99 Vlogging features
34
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (249g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
76
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization
offers face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (242g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
missing microphone support
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS45 and Sony HX99
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ57 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-06 2018-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3-inch
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 21 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3.00"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone 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 249 gr (0.55 lb) 242 gr (0.53 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 images 360 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $469