Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS15

Below, we will be looking at the Canon A3000 IS versus Panasonic ZS15, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was announced 3 years earlier than the ZS15 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the A3000 IS scores against the ZS15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The whole galleries are available at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A3000 IS offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 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).

Examine the Canon A3000 IS versus Panasonic ZS15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the A3000 IS versus the ZS15.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and ZS15 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A3000 IS and ZS15.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS15 to give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older A3000 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.