Canon SX700 HS with Panasonic ZS15 Comparison

Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic ZS15 Main Features

  • February, 2014
  • June, 2012
  • 16 MP 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 12 MP 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor
  • 25-750 mm (30x) F3.2-6.9 Zoom Lens
  • 24-384 mm (16x) F3.3-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 3200 ISO
  • 100 - 6400 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 9.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 2.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 113 x 66 x 35 mm, 269g.
  • 105 x 58 x 33 mm, 208g.
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Canon SX700 HS Scores


Imaging score
21
Features score
60
Value for money score
67
Portability score
94
Overall score
51

Panasonic ZS15 Scores


Imaging score
20
Features score
40
Value for money score
57
Portability score
96
Overall score
40

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 with Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Overview


Let's compare Canon PowerShot SX700 HS with Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Canon SX700 HS was released in 2014, and Panasonic ZS15 in 2012. PowerShot SX700 HS is newer, which is a plus. Lumix DMC-ZS15 2 years older. However 2 years, the difference is not so bad.
The sensor resolution of PowerShot SX700 HS is greater than that of Lumix DMC-ZS15. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Canon PowerShot SX700 HS has 2.0 fps continuous shooting. Canon PowerShot SX700 HS has 2.0 fps continuous shooting.

General PowerShot SX700 HS Lumix DMC-ZS15
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model PowerShot SX700 HS Lumix DMC-ZS15
Announced February, 2014 June, 2012
Body Type Compact Compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 1 3
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 922k pixels 460k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 23
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/15 sec 1/15 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/3200 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 9.0 fps 2.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 3.50 6.40
Flash Modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 6.16 x 4.62 mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area 28.5 mm² 28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 16 MP 12 MP
Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max Native ISO 3200 6400
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 250 shots 260 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model NB-6LH
Physical
Weight 269 g 208 g
Physical Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35 mm 105 x 58 x 33 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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