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Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony W610

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
55
Overall
46
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony W610 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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS50
Sony W610
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Sony W610

 ZS45 W610 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2012Fresher by 37 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Panasonic ZS45

 W610 ZS45 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS45 and Sony W610

 ZS45 W610 
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).

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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.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS45 and W610 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography advice
Sony W610 Portrait photography advice
37
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
29
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Street photography info
Sony W610 Street photography info
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (249 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
lighter than others (113 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography features
Sony W610 Sports photography features
56
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (350 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
MP count good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography info
Sony W610 Travel photography info
71
great battery life (350 per charge)
lighter than competitors (249 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others (113 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W610 as a Landscape photography camera
48
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
great battery life (350 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
33
fairly wide (26mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging info
Sony W610 Vlogging info
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (249 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS45 and Sony W610
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
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
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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