Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic ZS15

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX200 IS versus Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was manufactured 4 years prior to the ZS15 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX200 IS grades against the ZS15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS comes with outside measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX200 IS vs the ZS15.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and ZS15 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and ZS15.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.