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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JV105
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS20
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the FujiFilm JV100 and Panasonic ZS15, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the JV100 (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was unveiled 3 years prior to the ZS15 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the JV100 matches up vs the ZS15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Panasonic ZS15

 JV100 ZS15 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the FujiFilm JV100

 ZS15 JV100 
ReleasedJune 2012February 2010Newer by 29 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Panasonic ZS15

 JV100 ZS15 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JV100 offers outside dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the FujiFilm JV100 and Panasonic ZS15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the JV100 vs the ZS15.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the JV100 and ZS15 is 96 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the JV100 and ZS15.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos although you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged JV100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography features
55
lighter than others (126 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (208g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography information
56
lighter than others (126g)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
61
lighter than competition in class (208g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography info
23
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
37
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JV100
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS15
25
lighter than others (126g)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (208g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Panasonic ZS15
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also Known as FinePix JV105 Lumix DMC-TZ25
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2012-06-29
Physical type 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 208 grams (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 260 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $99 $279