Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS15

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX1 IS versus Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was unveiled 4 years before the ZS15 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX1 IS matches up versus the ZS15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX1 IS features outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX1 IS versus Panasonic ZS15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the ZS15.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and ZS15 is 64 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and ZS15.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS15 to give extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.