Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony RX1R
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony RX1R Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony RX1R Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Sony RX1R
ZS45 | RX1R | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | June 2013 | Newer by 19 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Panasonic ZS45
RX1R | ZS45 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer display (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS45 and Sony RX1R
ZS45 | RX1R | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony RX1R in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony RX1R Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | |
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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 |