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Canon R50 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
75 Imaging
71 Features
88 Overall
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Canon EOS R50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Announced February 2023
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS20
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Canon R50 and Panasonic ZS15, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and ZS15 (12MP) and the R50 (APS-C) and ZS15 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The R50 was brought out 10 years after the ZS15 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the R50 matches up versus the ZS15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Panasonic ZS15

          

          

            
 R50 ZS15 
ReleasedFebruary 2023June 2012More modern by 130 months
Manually focus  More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Canon R50

          

          

            
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Common features in the Canon R50 and Panasonic ZS15

          

          

            
 R50 ZS15 
Display dimensions3.00"3"Equal display sizing
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon R50 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon R50 comes with outside dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS15 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
See the Canon R50 and Panasonic ZS15 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the R50 against the ZS15.
Canon R50 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R50 and ZS15 is 75 and 92 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon R50 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
More often than not, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the R50 and ZS15.
All in all, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The R50 because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon R50 will show greater detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer R50 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

            Canon R50 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon R50 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon R50 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon R50 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography details
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 has manual focus
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 includes face detection autofocus
 supports RAW files
21
 manual focus not available
 can't use external flash
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon R50 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography factors
77
 screen can move to multiple angles
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 provides touch to focus
 good high ISO (32,000)
 no image stabilization
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (208g)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon R50 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography info
77
 silent mode (1/8,000s)
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 includes tracking autofocus
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 no image stabilization
36
 excellent zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (260 per charge)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon R50
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS15
84
 connects via bluetooth
 provides touch to focus
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 screen is selfie friendly
61
 lighter than competition (208 grams)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great reach (384mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 terrible battery power (260 per charge)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R50 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography highlights
79
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.00")
 decent MP (24MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 good high ISO (32,000)
 supports RAW files
 no image stabilization
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon R50
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS15
77
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 includes face detection autofocus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does have external mic jack
 no image stabilization
33
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (208g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 no mic support
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Panasonic ZS15
 Canon EOS R50Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS R50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2023-02-08 2012-06-29
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 32000 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 651 23
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Total lenses 37 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.00 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 6.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 375 gr (0.83 pounds) 208 gr (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 370 shots 260 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $679 $279