Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS15

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX620 HS versus Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was manufactured 3 years after the ZS15 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX620 HS scores versus the ZS15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX620 HS enjoys external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX620 HS versus Panasonic ZS15 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX620 HS against the ZS15.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and ZS15 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and ZS15.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX620 HS to provide you with more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger SX620 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.