Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony RX10 III

The following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony RX10 III, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS45 (16MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is fairly well matched but the ZS45 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS45 was announced 14 months before the RX10 III making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ZS45 matches up against the RX10 III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS45 enjoys outside dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony RX10 III has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony RX10 III in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS45 against the RX10 III.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS45 and RX10 III is 91 and 53 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The pic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS45 and RX10 III.

All in all, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ZS45 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony RX10 III will give greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged ZS45 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.