Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS15

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was introduced 20 months after the ZS15 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX700 HS matches up against the ZS15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX700 HS comes with physical measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX700 HS against the ZS15.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and ZS15 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and ZS15.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX700 HS to give greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger SX700 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.