Canon G15 vs Panasonic TS20

Lets look more in depth at the Canon G15 vs Panasonic TS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and TS20 (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and TS20 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The G15 was unveiled 8 months later than the TS20 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the G15 matches up against the TS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G15 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G15 Gallery & Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G15 has got exterior measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the G15 vs the TS20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G15 and TS20 is 86 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and TS20.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G15 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic TS20 will result in greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern G15 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.