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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AX355
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS20
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm AX350 versus Panasonic ZS15, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was launched 18 months before the ZS15 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the AX350 grades versus the ZS15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Panasonic ZS15

 AX350 ZS15 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the FujiFilm AX350

 ZS15 AX350 
LaunchedJune 2012January 2011More modern by 18 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic ZS15

 AX350 ZS15 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AX350 enjoys external dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the AX350 vs the ZS15.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the AX350 and ZS15 is 94 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the AX350 and ZS15.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the FujiFilm AX350 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged AX350 will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography factors
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography information
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (208 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Sports photography camera
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
36
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AX350
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS15
56
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low battery power (180 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
61
lighter than average in class (208 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery power (260 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography info
29
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery power (180 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
37
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (260 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (208 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic ZS15
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also called FinePix AX355 Lumix DMC-TZ25
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-06-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 208 gr (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photos 260 photos
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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