Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony RX10

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony RX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS45 (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is very well matched but the ZS45 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") boast totally different sensor size.

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The ZS45 was announced 10 months after the RX10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ZS45 grades against the RX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS45 comes with outer dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS45 against the RX10.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS45 and RX10 is 91 and 58 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS45 and RX10.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZS45 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX10 will resolve more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher ZS45 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.