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Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony QX30

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
55 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91 Imaging
45 Features
37 Overall
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony QX30 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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS50
Sony QX30
(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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Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony QX30 Overview

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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The ZS45 was launched 5 months later than the QX30 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

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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