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Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released February 2012
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS40
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS50
Photography Glossary

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon A4000 IS and Panasonic ZS45, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was announced 3 years earlier than the ZS45 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the A4000 IS grades vs the ZS45 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Panasonic ZS45

 A4000 IS ZS45 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Canon A4000 IS

 ZS45 A4000 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2012Newer by 35 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Panasonic ZS45

 A4000 IS ZS45 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A4000 IS comes with external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS45 has 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).

Contrast the Canon A4000 IS and Panasonic ZS45 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A4000 IS compared to the ZS45.

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A4000 IS and ZS45 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A4000 IS and ZS45.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images but you should really consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged A4000 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography advice
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MP count good (16MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Street photography information
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (249g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (175 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
55
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery power (350 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Travel photography camera
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (175 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
great battery power (350 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (249 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography features
41
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery power (175 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
47
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
great battery power (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging factors
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (249g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Panasonic ZS45
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-07 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 21
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145g (0.32 lb) 249g (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 175 pictures 350 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $199 $300