Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony RX100 II

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony RX100 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS45 (16MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is very well matched but the ZS45 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") boast different sensor size.

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The ZS45 was launched 19 months after the RX100 II making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ZS45 matches up against the RX100 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS45 offers outside 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 RX100 II has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony RX100 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS45 against the RX100 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS45 and RX100 II is 91 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS45 and RX100 II.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ZS45 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX100 II will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher ZS45 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.