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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
BrandPanasonicSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.sony.com/
Model numberZS45WX500
Alternate model number(s)
  • tz57
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Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20152015
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)108102
Width (mm)3236
Height (mm)6058
Weight (g)249236
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Exmor R
Effective megapixels (MP)16.118.2
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.228.07
Sensor width (mm)6.136.17
Sensor height (mm)4.64.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.331.26
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filter-None
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 11520 x 1080(12.4 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1728(4.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4896 x 2752(13.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4896 x 3264(16.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4896 x 3672(18.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)1010
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
Movie max framerate (fps)3060
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 with monaural audioXAVC S, AVCHD 2.0 or MP4; with stereo audio
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO, 12 elements in 10 groups, 3 Aspherical, 2 ED elementsZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* Lens, 11 elements in 10 groups (5 aspheric elements)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 480.0024.00 - 720.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.00 - 86.001.00 - 123.00
Zoom ratio (x)2030
Aperture range (f)0.16 - 0.300.12 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)505
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / 21pt / 1pt / SpotContrast Detection AF: Wide, Center, Flexible Spot (S/M/L), Expanded Flexible Spot, Continuous AF (Advanced sports & Movie Only)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / LCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,040,000921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen++
Max playback zoom (x)16-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)3,2003,200
Minimum iso (native)10080
Iso settingsAuto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*, 12800*
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent cool white
  • fluorescent day white
  • fluorescent daylight
  • incandescent
  • one push
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/2000 - 30
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, SpotMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPanorama Shot, Scene (Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot, Food, Baby1Scene Modes: Portrait, Advanced Sports Shooting, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • rear sync.
  • red-eye reduction available
  • slow sync.
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 0.6 - 6.0m (Wide), 1.0 - 3.1m (Tele)ISO Auto: 0.3 to 5.4m (W) / 2.5 to 3.0m (T)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs support-UHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)78-
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC-+
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • via wi-fi
  • via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • built-in wi-fi with nfc
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1010
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1010
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)350390
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary NP-BX1
Usable battery types
  • 1250mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 3.6v
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included--
Internal charging supported++
Miscellaneous
Notes and features20x zoom with optical image stabilization, tilting 1040K-dot LCD, 1080p30 Full HD video, built-in Wi-Fi with NFCAvailable in black or white.



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