Canon 450D vs Panasonic ZS15

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon 450D and Panasonic ZS15, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 450D (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is fairly close but the 450D (APS-C) and ZS15 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The 450D was launched 5 years before the ZS15 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 450D being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 450D matches up against the ZS15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 450D and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 450D Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 450D has outside measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS15 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 450D and Panasonic ZS15 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the 450D and the ZS15.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 450D and ZS15 is 70 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 450D and ZS15.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The 450D has the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The more aged 450D will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.