Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony HX99

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.