Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS15

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic ZS15, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the G6 (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) and the G6 (Four Thirds) and ZS15 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The G6 was unveiled 10 months later than the ZS15 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G6 scores vs the ZS15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G6 has got outer measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS15 has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the G6 versus the ZS15.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G6 and ZS15 is 74 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G6 and ZS15.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G6 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic G6 will deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger G6 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.