Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic ZS15

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was released 9 months after the ZS15 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX270 HS matches up versus the ZS15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX270 HS has got physical dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has proportions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX270 HS against the ZS15.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and ZS15 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and ZS15.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer SX270 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.