Canon G15 vs Panasonic ZS7
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![Canon PowerShot G15 front Canon PowerShot G15 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-G15/Canon-G15-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS7/Panasonic-ZS7-front.jpg)
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Canon G15 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ10
- Updated by Panasonic ZS8
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Canon G15 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview
Following is a in depth overview of the Canon G15 and Panasonic ZS7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is pretty close but the G15 (1/1.7") and ZS7 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.
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The G15 was launched 15 months after the ZS7 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G15 grades vs the ZS7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon G15 vs Panasonic ZS7 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G15 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The complete galleries are available at Canon G15 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Panasonic ZS7
G15 | ZS7 | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 15 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Canon G15
ZS7 | G15 |
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Common features in the Canon G15 and Panasonic ZS7
G15 | ZS7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Canon G15 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G15 offers external dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Contrast the Canon G15 and Panasonic ZS7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the G15 against the ZS7.
![Canon G15 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison Canon G15 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G15-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS7-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and ZS7 is 86 and 91 respectively.
![Canon G15 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison Canon G15 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G15-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS7-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon G15 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G15 and ZS7.
As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The G15 provides the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The newer G15 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
![Canon G15 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison Canon G15 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G15-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS7-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon G15 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon G15 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon G15 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G15-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS7-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon G15 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 |
Other name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ10 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-09-17 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT PureColor II G LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 352g (0.78 pounds) | 218g (0.48 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | - |
Form of battery | 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 |
Cost at release | $499 | $350 |