Canon T8i vs Panasonic ZS15

Here, we will be comparing the Canon T8i versus Panasonic ZS15, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the T8i (24MP) and ZS15 (12MP) and the T8i (APS-C) and ZS15 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The T8i was manufactured 7 years after the ZS15 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon T8i being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the T8i grades against the ZS15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS Rebel T8i and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The entire galleries are provided at Canon T8i Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon T8i comes with exterior dimensions of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the T8i compared to the ZS15.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T8i and ZS15 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the T8i and ZS15.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The T8i featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon T8i will render more detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher T8i will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.