Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony WX30

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic ZS45 versus Sony WX30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS45 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS45 was released 3 years later than the WX30 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ZS45 grades versus the WX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS45 has got 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) whilst the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS45 versus Sony WX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS45 compared to the WX30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS45 and WX30 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS45 and WX30.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent ZS45 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.