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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
22
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z700EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix Z707EXR
Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Z700EXR (12MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is very similar but the Z700EXR (1/2") and FS15 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The Z700EXR was manufactured 13 months after the FS15 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Z700EXR scores versus the FS15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z700EXR over the Panasonic FS15

 Z700EXR FS15 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the FujiFilm Z700EXR

 FS15 Z700EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Panasonic FS15

 Z700EXR FS15 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm Z700EXR has got outer measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS15 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Z700EXR and the FS15.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z700EXR and FS15 is 95 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z700EXR and FS15.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor dimensions. The Z700EXR offers the larger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh simpler. The more recent Z700EXR should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm Z700EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS15
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Street photography info
Panasonic FS15 Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts focus by touch
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (158 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FS15 Travel photography highlights
55
boasts focus by touch
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (158 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Landscape photography features
Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography features
33
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Vlogging camera
27
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (158g)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z700EXR and Panasonic FS15
 FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Also Known as FinePix Z707EXR -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-02-02 2009-01-16
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158g (0.35 pounds) 136g (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $250 $180