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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS20
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SD1300 IS versus Panasonic ZS15, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was revealed 3 years prior to the ZS15 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SD1300 IS grades versus the ZS15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Panasonic ZS15

 SD1300 IS ZS15 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 ZS15 SD1300 IS 
IntroducedJune 2012February 2010More recent by 29 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Panasonic ZS15

 SD1300 IS ZS15 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD1300 IS has got outside measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS15 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SD1300 IS compared to the ZS15.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1300 IS and ZS15 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1300 IS and ZS15.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you have to take the age of the cameras into account. The older SD1300 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Street photography with Panasonic ZS15
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (208g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
36
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than competition (208g)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography details
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery pack (260 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging information
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (208g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Panasonic ZS15
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also referred to as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F Lumix DMC-TZ25
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-08 2012-06-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 208g (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release - $279