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Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix JV150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

Fujifilm JV150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2010
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
  • Announced June 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS20
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic ZS15, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm JV150 was announced 3 years before the ZS15 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm JV150 grades versus the ZS15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JV150 over the Panasonic ZS15

 Fujifilm JV150 ZS15 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Fujifilm JV150

 ZS15 Fujifilm JV150 
AnnouncedJune 2012February 2010More modern by 29 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JV150 and Panasonic ZS15

 Fujifilm JV150 ZS15 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JV150 features outside dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic ZS15 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 vs the ZS15.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JV150 and ZS15 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JV150 and ZS15.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm JV150 to give you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JV150 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography factors
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography advice
55
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (208g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography factors
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
61
lighter than competitors (208g)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JV150
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS15
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
37
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (208 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JV150 and Panasonic ZS15
 Fujifilm FinePix JV150Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JV150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 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 Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 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 126 gr (0.28 lb) 208 gr (0.46 lb)
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 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 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $279