Canon G15 vs Panasonic ZS50

Lets look more closely at the Canon G15 versus Panasonic ZS50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is very close but the G15 (1/1.7") and ZS50 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The G15 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the ZS50 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the G15 scores vs the ZS50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G15 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G15 has physical dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS50 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Canon G15 versus Panasonic ZS50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the G15 against the ZS50.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and ZS50 is 86 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G15 and ZS50.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The G15 has got the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The more aged G15 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.