Canon SX530 HS vs Panasonic ZS15

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon SX530 HS versus Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was released 2 years after the ZS15 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX530 HS scores vs the ZS15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX530 HS comes with external dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has sizing 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX530 HS and the ZS15.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and ZS15 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX530 HS and ZS15.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX530 HS to result in more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger SX530 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.