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Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony S930

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
55
Overall
46
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony S930 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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS50
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony S930 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony S930, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the ZS45 (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS45 was launched 6 years after the S930 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ZS45 scores against the S930 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Sony S930

 ZS45 S930 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2009More modern by 73 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1040k112kClearer display (+928k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Panasonic ZS45

 S930 ZS45 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS45 and Sony S930

 ZS45 S930 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS45 provides outer measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS45 vs the S930.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS45 and S930 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The picture here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS45 and S930.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS45 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher ZS45 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS45
Portrait photography with Sony S930
37
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
focusing manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Street photography advice
Sony S930 Street photography advice
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (249 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography information
Sony S930 Sports photography information
56
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (350 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography details
Sony S930 Travel photography details
71
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
lighter than competition (249 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S930 as a Landscape photography camera
48
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
31
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
manual mode not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS45
Vlogging with Sony S930
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (249 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (320 x 240 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS45 and Sony S930
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ57 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 21 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.4"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1/8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249 gr (0.55 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $219