Canon G11 vs Panasonic ZS15

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon G11 and Panasonic ZS15, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the G11 (1/1.7") and ZS15 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The G11 was announced 3 years earlier than the ZS15 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the G11 scores versus the ZS15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G11 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G11 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G11 comes with exterior dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 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).

Look at the Canon G11 and Panasonic ZS15 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the G11 vs the ZS15.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G11 and ZS15 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G11 and ZS15.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G11 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS15 will resolve extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged G11 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.