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Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony RX1R

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
58
Overall
64

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony RX1R Key Specs

Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS50
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Newer Model is Sony RX1R II
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony RX1R Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony RX1R, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS45 (16MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the ZS45 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The ZS45 was manufactured 19 months after the RX1R making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the ZS45 scores vs the RX1R for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Sony RX1R

 ZS45 RX1R 
IntroducedJanuary 2015June 2013Newer by 19 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Panasonic ZS45

 RX1R ZS45 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution1229k1040kClearer display (+189k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS45 and Sony RX1R

 ZS45 RX1R 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS45 features exterior dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony RX1R has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS45 versus the RX1R.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS45 and RX1R is 91 and 79 respectively.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS45 and RX1R.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS45 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX1R will result in greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher ZS45 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Portrait photography camera
37
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
81
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Street photography advice
Sony RX1R Street photography advice
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (249 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
66
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
above average high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS45
Sports photography with Sony RX1R
55
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
53
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography details
Sony RX1R Travel photography details
71
better than average battery (350 shots)
lighter than competitors (249g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
good MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
more heavy than others in class (482 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography advice
Sony RX1R Landscape photography advice
47
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
66
manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging info
Sony RX1R Vlogging info
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (249 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
34
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (482 grams)
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS45 and Sony RX1R
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ57 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-01-06 2013-06-26
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 21 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.0
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249 grams (0.55 lbs) 482 grams (1.06 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 91
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2537
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 270 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $2,798