Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony W650
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony W650 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
- Launched January 2015
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ57
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS40
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony W650 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZS45 versus Sony W650, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS45 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe ZS45 was announced 3 years after the W650 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ZS45 grades vs the W650 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony W650 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Sony W650
ZS45 | W650 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | January 2012 | More modern by 37 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Panasonic ZS45
W650 | ZS45 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS45 and Sony W650
ZS45 | W650 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS45 provides outer measurements 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 W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic ZS45 versus Sony W650 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS45 versus the W650.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS45 and W650 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS45 and W650.
To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should always factor the age of the products into consideration. The more modern ZS45 provides an advantage in sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony W650 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ57 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2015-01-06 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 21 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 249 grams (0.55 lbs) | 124 grams (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | 220 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $300 | $140 |