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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
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
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS20
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS15, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was introduced 5 months earlier than the ZS15 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm JZ200 matches up vs the ZS15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Panasonic ZS15

 Fujifilm JZ200 ZS15 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Fujifilm JZ200

 ZS15 Fujifilm JZ200 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic ZS15

 Fujifilm JZ200 ZS15 
IntroducedJanuary 2012June 2012Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JZ200 offers outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 versus the ZS15.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ200 and ZS15 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JZ200 and ZS15.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm JZ200 to show greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography advice
30
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography features
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (135 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (208g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS15
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than others (135g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
61
lighter than competition in class (208g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (260 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography information
43
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery pack (260 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging factors
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (135 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (208g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic ZS15
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2012-06-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 pounds) 208 grams (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $0 $279