Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS15
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
- Released July 2009
(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
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS20

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS15, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm A170 was revealed 3 years earlier than the ZS15 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm A170 matches up vs the ZS15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS15 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix A170 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm A170 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Panasonic ZS15
Fujifilm A170 | ZS15 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Fujifilm A170
ZS15 | Fujifilm A170 | |||
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Launched | June 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 35 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic ZS15
Fujifilm A170 | ZS15 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm A170 offers physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 versus the ZS15.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and ZS15 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and ZS15.
All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS15 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ25 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-07-22 | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3664 x 2748 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 15 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 6.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 pounds) | 208 gr (0.46 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 260 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $80 | $279 |