Canon S120 vs Panasonic ZS15
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Canon S120 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
- 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Superseded the Canon S110
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Announced June 2012
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ25
- Refreshed by Panasonic ZS20
Canon S120 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon S120 versus Panasonic ZS15, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is very close but the S120 (1/1.7") and ZS15 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe S120 was released 18 months later than the ZS15 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S120 scores versus the ZS15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon S120 vs Panasonic ZS15 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S120 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The complete galleries are provided at Canon S120 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Panasonic ZS15
S120 | ZS15 | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | June 2012 | More recent by 18 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Canon S120
ZS15 | S120 |
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Common features in the Canon S120 and Panasonic ZS15
S120 | ZS15 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Canon S120 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon S120 has got outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon S120 versus Panasonic ZS15 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S120 versus the ZS15.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S120 and ZS15 is 92 and 92 respectively.
Canon S120 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S120 and ZS15.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same MP but different sensor measurements. The S120 comes with the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The younger S120 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Canon S120 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon S120 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S120 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S120 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ25 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-11-26 | 2012-06-29 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 6.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 217g (0.48 lbs) | 208g (0.46 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 246 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 pictures | 260 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $449 | $279 |