Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony W610

Here is a complete overview of the Panasonic ZS15 and Sony W610, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS15 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS15 was released 6 months later than the W610 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ZS15 matches up against the W610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS15 has got exterior dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS15 and Sony W610 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS15 against the W610.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS15 and W610 is 92 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS15 and W610.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony W610 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.