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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched August 2011
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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS20
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Fujifilm JX370 versus Panasonic ZS15, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was introduced 10 months prior to the ZS15 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX370 scores versus the ZS15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Panasonic ZS15

 Fujifilm JX370 ZS15 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Fujifilm JX370

 ZS15 Fujifilm JX370 
AnnouncedJune 2012August 2011More recent by 10 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Panasonic ZS15

 Fujifilm JX370 ZS15 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX370 comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 and the ZS15.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX370 and ZS15 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX370 and ZS15.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm JX370 to give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX370 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography info
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (208 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX370
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS15
31
good MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (190 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
36
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low fps (2.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX370
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS15
65
lighter than competitors (124g)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (190 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
61
lighter than competition (208g)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography features
32
decently wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery life (190 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
37
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging info
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (124g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (208 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Panasonic ZS15
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-08-11 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 gr (0.27 pounds) 208 gr (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 190 pictures 260 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $159 $279