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Canon N vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Canon PowerShot N front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Canon N vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2013
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 N vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon N versus Panasonic ZS15, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the N (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The N was revealed 7 months after the ZS15 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the N grades vs the ZS15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Panasonic ZS15

					

					

						
 N ZS15 
IntroducedJanuary 2013June 2012Newer by 7 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Canon N

					

					

						
 ZS15 N 
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon N and Panasonic ZS15

					

					

						
 N ZS15 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon N vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon N enjoys exterior dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS15 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
See the Canon N versus Panasonic ZS15 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the N compared to the ZS15.
Canon N vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N and ZS15 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Canon N vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon N vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the N and ZS15.
To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images although you may want to factor the age  of the cameras into account. The more recent N will have an edge in sensor technology.

						Canon N vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon N vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon N vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
 Canon N as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic ZS15 as a Portrait photography camera
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 no manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 MP count low (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
21
 focusing manually not possible
 can't use external flash
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon N Street photography information
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography information
65
 has a tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (208 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon N
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS15
25
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (200 shots)
 does not have phase detect AF
36
 excellent zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking autofocus
 max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon N Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography highlights
61
 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
 pretty wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 terrible battery (200 CIPA)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
 lighter than competitors in class (208 grams)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very long reach (384mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery life (260 shots)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon N Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography information
36
 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (2.8 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 no manual control
 MP count low (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 terrible battery (200 shots)
 lack of Timelapse function
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon N Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging information
72
 pretty wide (28mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 lack of external microphone support
33
 relatively wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (208 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of external mic port
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Canon N vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Panasonic ZS15
 Canon PowerShot NPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot N Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2012-06-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 2248 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 2.8" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance - 6.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 195g (0.43 lb) 208g (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos 260 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $299 $279