• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 384.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 224.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic ZS15 advantages over Canon 140 IS

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.54 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • More telephoto lens reach
    384 mm vs 224 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 260 vs 210 shots
    Capture more photos
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 0.8 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon 140 IS advantages over Panasonic ZS15

  • Less expensive
    $130 vs $280 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 33 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    130g vs 208g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic ZS10

Panasonic ZS15
Panasonic ZS10
  • $273
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $214
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS10

Canon 140 IS
Panasonic ZS10
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $214
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Canon 140 IS vs Panasonic ZS10

Compared to Panasonic ZS8

Panasonic ZS15
Panasonic ZS8
  • $273
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels

Compare Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS8

Canon 140 IS
Panasonic ZS8
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon 140 IS vs Panasonic ZS8

Compared to Panasonic ZS19

Panasonic ZS15
Panasonic ZS19
  • $273
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster shutter
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS19

Canon 140 IS
Panasonic ZS19
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon 140 IS vs Panasonic ZS19

Compared to Canon 130 IS

Panasonic ZS15
Canon 130 IS
  • $273
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Panasonic ZS15 vs Canon 130 IS

Canon 140 IS
Canon 130 IS
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • HDMI out

Compare Canon 140 IS vs Canon 130 IS

Compared to Canon 160

Panasonic ZS15
Canon 160
  • $273
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Panasonic ZS15 vs Canon 160

Canon 140 IS
Canon 160
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels

Compare Canon 140 IS vs Canon 160

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