Canon A810 vs Panasonic ZS15
93 Imaging
39 Features
26 Overall
33


92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
36
Canon A810 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced February 2012
(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
- Launched June 2012
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS20

Canon A810 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon A810 versus Panasonic ZS15, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A810 was announced 4 months prior to the ZS15 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A810 matches up vs the ZS15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic ZS15 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A810 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A810 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Panasonic ZS15
A810 | ZS15 |
---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Canon A810
ZS15 | A810 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A810 and Panasonic ZS15
A810 | ZS15 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | June 2012 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Canon A810 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A810 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS15 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
See the Canon A810 versus Panasonic ZS15 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the A810 compared to the ZS15.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A810 and ZS15 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A810 and ZS15.
Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon A810 to offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ25 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2012-06-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 6.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 171g (0.38 pounds) | 208g (0.46 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 220 images | 260 images |
Battery form | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $99 | $279 |