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Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic ZS45 Comparison

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Canon G7 X MIII

20 MP | 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) Stacked BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic ZS45 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing G7 X MIII and ZS45, two Compact cameras from Canon and Panasonic. Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III is a Large sensor compact class camera and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 is a Small Sensor Superzoom class camera.

Canon G7 X MIII was introduced to market in July 2019 and Panasonic ZS45 was launched in January 2015. As you can see, ZS45 is 4 years older than G7 X MIII. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Canon G7 X MIII and Panasonic ZS45 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon G7 X MIII Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2019-07-09
  • 20MP - 1' Stacked BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 12800 ( expands to 25600)
  • 24-100 mm F1.8-2.8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • 30.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 304g. 105 x 61 x 41 mm
  • Replaced Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Compare

Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-01-06
  • 16MP - 1/2.33' CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 24-480 mm F3.3-6.4 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 249g. 108 x 60 x 32 mm
  • Also known as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Replaced Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Compare

Panasonic ZS45 was replaced by Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 (Lumix DMC-TZ57)
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 vs Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Canon G7 X MIII and Panasonic ZS45 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III over Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Max Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 16 MP 25% more pixels
Max ISO
12.800 vs 6.400 100% higher Max ISO
Continuous Shooting
30.0fps vs 10.0fps 20 fps faster
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Max Aperture - Wide
1.80 vs 3.30 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
2.80 vs 6.40 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
7.0m vs 6.0m 1m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
5.82µm2 vs 1.74µm2 234% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing Range
±3 EV vs ±1 EV Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR
Built-in ND Filter
3.0-stops vs No Use larger aperture under strong light
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
UHS Card Support
UHS-I vs none Read/Write in High Speeds
Webcam Function
Yes vs No Use your camera as a Webcam
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Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 over Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III
Battery Life
350 shots vs 235 shots 115 more frames with a single charge
Weight
249 g vs 304 g 55 g lighter
Focal Length - Tele
480mm vs 100mm 380 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
20× vs 4.2x more flexible focal coverage
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Common Strengths of Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Adjustable LCD Screen
Tilting vs Tilting Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 1.040k dots High resolution screens
Continuous Shooting
30.0fps vs 10.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 24mm Very good wide angle coverage
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Common Weaknesses of Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic ZS45: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Canon G7 X MIII and Panasonic ZS45 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon G7 X MIII has external dimensions of 105 x 61 x 41 mm (4.13 x 2.4 x 1.61″) and weighs 304 g (0.67 lb / 10.72 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic ZS45 has external dimensions of 108 x 60 x 32 mm (4.25 x 2.36 x 1.26″) and weighs 249 g (0.55 lb / 8.78 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon G7 X MIII and Panasonic ZS45. Panasonic ZS45 is 1mm shorter and 9mm thinner than Canon G7 X MIII but it is also 3mm wider.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic ZS45 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Canon G7 X MIII and Panasonic ZS45 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Canon G7 X MIII and Panasonic ZS45.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic ZS45 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Canon G7 X MIII and Panasonic ZS45 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon G7 X MIII and Panasonic ZS45.
Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic ZS45 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Canon G7 X MIII and Panasonic ZS45 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Panasonic ZS45 is significantly lighter (55g ) than the Canon G7 X MIII which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

G7 X MIII
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Min
Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

G7 X MIII
ZS45
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III nor Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 (Lumix DMC-TZ57) provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon G7 X MIII and Panasonic ZS45's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

Both cameras feature Tilting screens where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels.
Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic ZS45: Sensor Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII has a 20.0MP 1' (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized Stacked BSI-CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 8 processor. On the other hand, Panasonic ZS45 has a 16.0MP 1/2.33' (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CMOS sensor .

Below you can see the G7 X MIII and ZS45 sensor size comparison.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon G7 X MIII and Panasonic ZS45 Cameras


As seen above, Canon G7 X MIII has a 4.2x Larger sensor area than Panasonic ZS45. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic ZS45 Lens Specs Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII features a 24-100 mm F1.8-2.8 4.2x zoom lens whereas Panasonic ZS45 features a 24-480 mm F3.3-6.4 20× zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 24mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f1.80, Canon G7 X MIII is faster than Panasonic ZS45 at this focal length. On the tele end, Panasonic ZS45 has 380mm longer telezoom reach than the Canon G7 X MIII. However, with a max aperture of f2.80, Canon G7 X MIII is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

Large sensor compact Cameras

G7 X MIII
ZS45
Widest - Canon G1 X II
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

G7 X MIII
ZS45
Longest - Panasonic ZS200
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

G7 X MIII
ZS45
Fastest - Leica X (Typ 113)
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

G7 X MIII
ZS45
Fastest - Panasonic LX10
Average
What types of Photography are Canon G7 X MIII and Panasonic ZS45 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon G7 X MIII and Panasonic ZS45 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Canon G7 X MIII for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic ZS45 for Portrait Photography

POOR
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Canon G7 X MIII for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Panasonic ZS45 for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Canon G7 X MIII for Sports Photography

POOR

Panasonic ZS45 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 30.0fps
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 235 shots
100 mm Tele Lens
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Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
21 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
480 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.40
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Canon G7 X MIII for Daily Photography

GOOD

Panasonic ZS45 for Daily Photography

GOOD
RAW shooting capability
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
4.2X Optical Zoom
304g
Body Thickness 41mm
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Compact Body
249g
20.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Canon G7 X MIII for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic ZS45 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic ZS45: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Canon G7 X MIII and Panasonic ZS45, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Canon G7 X MIII and Panasonic ZS45 scores compare:

Canon G7 X MIII
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #16 out of 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #204 out of 1243 in all Cameras
Panasonic ZS45
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #103 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #609 out of 1243 in all Cameras

Canon G7 X MIII is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Panasonic ZS45 in all criteria except one: Portability. But the size difference between these cameras are negligible in real world so it is not a big disadvantage for Canon G7 X MIII.

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Panasonic ZS45 vs Canon G7 X MIII Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Brand Canon Panasonic
Announced 2019-07-09 2015-01-06
Body Type Large sensor compact Compact
Sensor
Type Stacked BSI-CMOS CMOS
Size 1' 1/2.33'
Dimensions 13.2 x 8.8 mm 6.08 x 4.56 mm
Area 116.16mm2 27.72mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity 12,800 ISO 6,400 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 25600 ISO -
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a 21
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-100 mm (4.2x) 24-480 mm (20×)
Max Aperture F1.8-2.8 F3.3-6.4
Macro Focus Range 5cm 3cm
Screen
Type Tilting Tilting
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max Electronic Shutter 1/25600s n/a
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 7.00 m 6.00 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 30.0 fps 10.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 304g 249g
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 41mm 108 x 60 x 32mm
Battery Life 235 shots 350 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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