Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony W610
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony W610 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2015
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS40
- Refreshed by Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony W610 Overview
Here is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony W610, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS45 (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe ZS45 was unveiled 3 years later than the W610 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ZS45 matches up vs the W610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony W610 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Sony W610
ZS45 | W610 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | January 2012 | Fresher by 37 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Panasonic ZS45
W610 | ZS45 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS45 and Sony W610
ZS45 | W610 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS45 features physical dimensions 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 W610 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony W610 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS45 and the W610.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS45 and W610 is 91 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS45 and W610.
As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS45 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer ZS45 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony W610 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ57 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2015-01-06 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 21 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 1 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 249g (0.55 lbs) | 113g (0.25 lbs) |
Dimensions | 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | 250 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $300 | $200 |