Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony TF1

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic ZS45 and Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS45 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS45 was introduced 19 months after the TF1 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ZS45 grades versus the TF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS45 provides outside measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS45 and Sony TF1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the ZS45 versus the TF1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS45 and TF1 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS45 and TF1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent ZS45 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.