Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony WX150

The following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic ZS45 and Sony WX150, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS45 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS45 was released 2 years after the WX150 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ZS45 scores against the WX150 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS45 features external dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS45 and Sony WX150 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS45 versus the WX150.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS45 and WX150 is 91 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS45 and WX150.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX150 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher ZS45 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.