Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS15

Following is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was revealed 4 years earlier than the ZS15 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S1500 scores against the ZS15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S1500 features outer measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS15 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 against the ZS15.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1500 and ZS15 is 82 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1500 and ZS15.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS15 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.