Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony RX1

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic ZS45 and Sony RX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS45 (16MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the ZS45 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) come with different sensor size.

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The ZS45 was introduced 23 months after the RX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ZS45 scores versus the RX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS45 has got exterior measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS45 versus the RX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS45 and RX1 is 91 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS45 and RX1.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ZS45 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX1 will result in greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent ZS45 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.