Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony QX30
Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
55 Overall
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91 Imaging
40 Features
55 Overall
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Portability
91 Imaging
45 Features
37 Overall
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91 Imaging
45 Features
37 Overall
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed January 2015
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ57
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS40
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS50
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
- Revealed September 2014
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Below is a complete analysis of the Panasonic ZS45 versus Sony QX30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS45 (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ZS45 grades against the QX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Sony QX30
| ZS45 | QX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | " | Bigger screen (+3") |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 0k | Sharper screen (+1040k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Panasonic ZS45
| QX30 | ZS45 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS45 and Sony QX30
| ZS45 | QX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2015 |  | September 2014 | Same age |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS45 features physical dimensions 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 QX30 has measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic ZS45 versus Sony QX30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS45 vs the QX30.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZS45 and QX30 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS45 and QX30.
As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony QX30 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS45 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX30 as a Portrait photography camera
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
MP count decent (20MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Panasonic ZS45 Street photography highlights
Sony QX30 Street photography highlights
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (249g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports photography with Panasonic ZS45
Sports photography with Sony QX30
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography highlights
Sony QX30 Travel photography highlights
great battery pack (350 per charge)
lighter than competition (249g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
offers focus via touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS45
Landscape photography with Sony QX30
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen ( inch)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Panasonic ZS45 as a Vlogging camera
Sony QX30 as a Vlogging camera
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (249g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony QX30 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ57 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Lens-style |
| Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 2014-09-03 |
| Body design | Compact | Lens-style |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz X |
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 21 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | - |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | None |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
| 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 249 grams (0.55 lb) | 193 grams (0.43 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
| 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 photographs | 200 photographs |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN, |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $300 | $348 |