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Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony T99

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony T99 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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS50
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony T99 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic ZS45 and Sony T99, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS45 (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS45 was unveiled 4 years after the T99 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the ZS45 scores versus the T99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Sony T99

 ZS45 T99 
LaunchedJanuary 2015July 2010More modern by 55 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Panasonic ZS45

 T99 ZS45 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZS45 and Sony T99

 ZS45 T99 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS45 has outer dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony T99 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS45 and Sony T99 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS45 versus the T99.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ZS45 and T99 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS45 and T99.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS45 to render greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger ZS45 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography features
Sony T99 Portrait photography features
37
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Street photography info
Sony T99 Street photography info
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (249 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography details
Sony T99 Sports photography details
55
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography highlights
Sony T99 Travel photography highlights
71
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (249g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS45
Landscape photography with Sony T99
47
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
42
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging factors
Sony T99 Vlogging factors
34
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (249g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
31
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS45 and Sony T99
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ57 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-06 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
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) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1250s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249 grams (0.55 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $300 $179