Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS15
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs
Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
- Revealed January 2012
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS20
Photography Glossary Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview
In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S4200 grades vs the ZS15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Panasonic ZS15
| Fujifilm S4200 | ZS15 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Fujifilm S4200
| ZS15 | Fujifilm S4200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Panasonic ZS15
| Fujifilm S4200 | ZS15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2012 |  | June 2012 | Similar age |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4200 has exterior measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS15 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS15 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 versus the ZS15.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4200 and ZS15 is 67 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4200 and ZS15.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm S4200 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography factors
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no manual focus
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (543 grams)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (208g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (260 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (576mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (543 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lighter than competition in class (208 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery (260 shots)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography details
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (543 grams)
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (208 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S4200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S4200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 |
| Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ25 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2012-01-05 | 2012-06-29 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | 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 | 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 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-576mm (24.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 15s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | 6.40 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| 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 | 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic 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 | 543 grams (1.20 pounds) | 208 grams (0.46 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 300 photos | 260 photos |
| Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $200 | $279 |