Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS15

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic ZS15, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G10 (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the G10 (Four Thirds) and ZS15 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The G10 was launched 23 months prior to the ZS15 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the G10 grades versus the ZS15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic G10 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G10 comes with physical dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic ZS15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G10 against the ZS15.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G10 and ZS15 is 72 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G10 and ZS15.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The G10 uses the larger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The more aged G10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.