Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS45
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Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS45 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The whole galleries are available at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Panasonic ZS45
A4000 IS | ZS45 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Canon A4000 IS
ZS45 | A4000 IS | |||
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Released | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 35 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Panasonic ZS45
A4000 IS | ZS45 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | |
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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 |