Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony W570

In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic ZS45 versus Sony W570, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS45 (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS45 was announced 4 years after the W570 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the ZS45 scores vs the W570 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS45 features outer dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS45 versus Sony W570 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS45 against the W570.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS45 and W570 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS45 and W570.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images but you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern ZS45 provides an edge in sensor tech.