Canon PowerShot G15 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot G15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
      BrandCanonPanasonic
      ModelPowerShot G15Lumix DMC-SZ3
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot G12
      Successor ModelCanon PowerShot G16
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot G15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor Size1/1.7-inch1/2.33-inch
      Sensor Dimensions7.44 x 5.58 mm6.08 x 4.56 mm
      Total Pixels13.3 Megapixel16.6 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.1 Megapixel16.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 12,800100 - 6,400
      Photo Canon PowerShot G15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
      ProcessorDIGIC 5
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30004608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2248, 4000 x 2664, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1200 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 4804608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 3456 x 3456, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon PowerShot G15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points923
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points00
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon PowerShot G15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 140 mm25 - 250 mm
      Optical Zoom5x10x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.8 - 2.8f/3.1 - 5.9
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon PowerShot G15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT PureColor II G LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.70"
      Screen Resolution922k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Canon PowerShot G15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
      ViewfinderOptical (tunnel)
      Diopter Adjustment-2 to +2
      Shutter Canon PowerShot G15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
      Min Shutter Speed15 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/1600 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting2.1 fps1.4 fps
      Flash Canon PowerShot G15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Second Curtain      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow Syncro
      Flash Range7.00 m4.10 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Canon PowerShot G15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Exposure Compensation±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing at 1/3 EV increments
      DXO Canon PowerShot G15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
      DxO Low Light ISO165
      DxO Color Depth19.9
      DxO Dynamic Range11.5
      DxO Overall Score46
      Video Canon PowerShot G15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
      Video FormatsH.264Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon PowerShot G15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot G15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Canon PowerShot G15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon PowerShot G15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
      Dimensions107 x 76 x 40 mm (4.21 x 2.99 x 1.57")95 x 56 x 22 mm (3.74 x 2.2 x 0.87")
      Weight (inc. batteries)352 g (0.78 lb / 12.42 oz)126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.3 x 5.8 x 2.9"6.1 x 5.6 x 1.8"
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot G15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
      Battery PackNB-10L
      Battery Life350 shots250 shots
      Internal Storage90 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon PowerShot G15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)Yes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


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