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Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony W830

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
26
Overall
36

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony W830 Key Specs

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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS40
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS50
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony W830 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic ZS45 versus Sony W830, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS45 (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS45 was introduced 13 months after the W830 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ZS45 matches up vs the W830 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Sony W830

 ZS45 W830 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2014More modern by 13 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Panasonic ZS45

 W830 ZS45 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS45 and Sony W830

 ZS45 W830 
Focus manually No manual focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS45 has got exterior measurements 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 W830 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS45 versus Sony W830 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the ZS45 and the W830.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS45 and W830 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS45 and W830.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony W830 to show greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent ZS45 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography advice
Sony W830 Portrait photography advice
37
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Street photography highlights
Sony W830 Street photography highlights
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (249g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography highlights
Sony W830 Sports photography highlights
55
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (350 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography highlights
Sony W830 Travel photography highlights
71
great battery power (350 CIPA)
lighter than average (249 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
67
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography advice
Sony W830 Landscape photography advice
47
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
great battery power (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
40
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS45
Vlogging with Sony W830
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (249g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
32
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS45 and Sony W830
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ57 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-06 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 21 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 249 grams (0.55 pounds) 122 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $128