Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic ZS15
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Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
- Revealed February 2015
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
- Refreshed by Panasonic ZS20

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview
The following is a detailed review of the Canon SX410 IS and Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX410 IS was manufactured 2 years after the ZS15 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX410 IS grades against the ZS15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX410 IS Gallery & Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Panasonic ZS15
SX410 IS | ZS15 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | ![]() | June 2012 | Newer by 32 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Canon SX410 IS
ZS15 | SX410 IS | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Panasonic ZS15
SX410 IS | ZS15 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX410 IS provides outside dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX410 IS and Panasonic ZS15 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX410 IS versus the ZS15.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and ZS15 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX410 IS and ZS15.
Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX410 IS to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent SX410 IS provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ25 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2015-02-06 | 2012-06-29 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 0.5 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 6.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
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 | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 325g (0.72 pounds) | 208g (0.46 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 185 images | 260 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $199 | $279 |