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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Superseded the Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm F900EXR
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
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS20
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and ZS15 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was launched very close to the ZS15 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm F800EXR matches up against the ZS15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Panasonic ZS15

 Fujifilm F800EXR ZS15 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 ZS15 Fujifilm F800EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic ZS15

 Fujifilm F800EXR ZS15 
RevealedJuly 2012June 2012Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F800EXR offers external measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic ZS15 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR compared to the ZS15.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F800EXR and ZS15 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F800EXR and ZS15.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F800EXR due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm F800EXR will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Portrait photography camera
44
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2")
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Street photography info
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography info
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2")
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (208g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography advice
53
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
36
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition in class (232g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
lighter than others in class (208 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (260 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Landscape photography camera
50
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
exports RAW formats
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse function
37
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging factors
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (232g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (208g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic ZS15
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-07-25 2012-06-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 grams (0.51 lbs) 208 grams (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 143 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 260 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $330 $279