Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony TX10

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic ZS45 versus Sony TX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS45 (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS45 was introduced 3 years after the TX10 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ZS45 scores vs the TX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS45 has got exterior dimensions 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 TX10 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS45 versus Sony TX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS45 and the TX10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS45 and TX10 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS45 and TX10.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files but you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern ZS45 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.