Canon G15 vs Panasonic ZS60

Following is a detailed assessment of the Canon G15 vs Panasonic ZS60, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and ZS60 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The G15 was brought out 4 years earlier than the ZS60 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the G15 scores vs the ZS60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G15 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G15 Gallery & Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G15 features exterior dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G15 vs Panasonic ZS60 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the G15 and the ZS60.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and ZS60 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The pic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G15 and ZS60.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G15 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS60 will offer you more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged G15 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.