Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony H300

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS15 (12MP) and H300 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS15 was revealed 19 months earlier than the H300 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ZS15 matches up versus the H300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS15 has got outside dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony H300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the ZS15 versus the H300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS15 and H300 is 92 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS15 and H300.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony H300 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ZS15 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.