Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic ZS15

Below is a extended analysis of the Canon SX600 HS and Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was manufactured 19 months later than the ZS15 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX600 HS scores versus the ZS15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX600 HS has exterior measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX600 HS versus the ZS15.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and ZS15 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The visual below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and ZS15.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX600 HS to give you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent SX600 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.