Canon A1200 vs Panasonic ZS15

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon A1200 and Panasonic ZS15, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was manufactured 18 months before the ZS15 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A1200 matches up against the ZS15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The entire galleries are available at Canon A1200 Gallery & Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon A1200 offers external measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the A1200 versus the ZS15.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and ZS15 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A1200 and ZS15.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos however you may want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged A1200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.