Canon G15 vs Panasonic S1
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Canon G15 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Released January 2011
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Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon G15 and Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the G15 (1/1.7") and S1 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe G15 was unveiled 21 months after the S1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the G15 grades vs the S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Panasonic S1
| G15 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2012 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 21 months |
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Canon G15
| S1 | G15 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon G15 and Panasonic S1
| G15 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Canon G15 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G15 offers outside measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the G15 versus the S1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G15 and S1 is 86 and 96 respectively.
Canon G15 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G15 and S1.
As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The G15 offers the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The more recent G15 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon G15 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
| Model | Canon PowerShot G15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-09-17 | 2011-01-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 5 | Venus Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT PureColor II G LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 352 gr (0.78 pounds) | 117 gr (0.26 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 46 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 19.9 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 165 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 pictures | 240 pictures |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-10L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $499 | $269 |