Canon S110 vs Panasonic ZS15

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon S110 and Panasonic ZS15, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is relatively similar but the S110 (1/1.7") and ZS15 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The S110 was released 3 months later than the ZS15 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the S110 matches up against the ZS15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S110 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The complete galleries are available at Canon S110 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon S110 comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Canon S110 and Panasonic ZS15 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S110 and the ZS15.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S110 and ZS15 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S110 and ZS15.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The S110 features the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field easier.