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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(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
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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS20
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Panasonic ZS15

 Fujifilm A170 ZS15 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Fujifilm A170

 ZS15 Fujifilm A170 
LaunchedJune 2012July 2009More modern by 35 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic ZS15

 Fujifilm A170 ZS15 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

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

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography info
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (208 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography information
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm A170
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS15
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
61
lighter than competitors in class (208 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery pack (260 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography advice
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
37
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery pack (260 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (208g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic ZS15
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
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