Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony W830
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony W830 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony W830 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Sony W830
ZS45 | W830 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2014 | More modern by 13 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Panasonic ZS45
W830 | ZS45 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS45 and Sony W830
ZS45 | W830 | |||
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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.
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.

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

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.

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Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony W830 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
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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 |