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Canon G15 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
86
Imaging
36
Features
58
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Canon G15 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon G12
  • Updated by Canon G16
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS20
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Canon G15 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon G15 versus Panasonic ZS15, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is relatively close but the G15 (1/1.7") and ZS15 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The G15 was brought out 3 months after the ZS15 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the G15 scores against the ZS15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Panasonic ZS15

 G15 ZS15 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Canon G15

 ZS15 G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Panasonic ZS15

 G15 ZS15 
IntroducedSeptember 2012June 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon G15 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon G15 features external measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS15 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the G15 versus the ZS15.

Canon G15 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and ZS15 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and ZS15.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The G15 comes with the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh easier.

Canon G15 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G15
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS15
48
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G15
Street photography with Panasonic ZS15
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (352g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (208g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography factors
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
good battery (350 per charge)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
36
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G15
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS15
61
good battery (350 CIPA)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (352g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
61
lighter than competitors in class (208 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery power (260 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Landscape photography camera
54
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse recording
36
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery power (260 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging info
33
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (352 grams)
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (208 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Canon G15 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Panasonic ZS15
 Canon PowerShot G15Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot G15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-09-17 2012-06-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352g (0.78 lb) 208g (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 165 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 260 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $499 $279