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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
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
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS20
Photography Glossary

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS15, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was brought out 23 months prior to the ZS15 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SD4000 IS scores against the ZS15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Panasonic ZS15

 SD4000 IS ZS15 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 ZS15 SD4000 IS 
IntroducedJune 2012August 2010Fresher by 23 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic ZS15

 SD4000 IS ZS15 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4000 IS has got external measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SD4000 IS against the ZS15.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD4000 IS and ZS15 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4000 IS and ZS15.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS15 to produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older SD4000 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography highlights
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography information
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (208g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography details
26
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
36
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography factors
64
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
61
lighter than competitors in class (208 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS15
40
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
37
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Vlogging camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (208 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic ZS15
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also Known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S Lumix DMC-TZ25
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-08-02 2012-06-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 208g (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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 - 260 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $279