Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony W570

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic ZS15 versus Sony W570, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS15 (12MP) and W570 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS15 was manufactured 18 months after the W570 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ZS15 matches up vs the W570 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS15 enjoys outer dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony W570 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS15 versus Sony W570 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS15 against the W570.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS15 and W570 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS15 and W570.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W570 to show greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent ZS15 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.