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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2012
Panasonic ZS15
(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
  • Announced June 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS20
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 versus Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was brought out 5 months prior to the ZS15 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S4500 scores vs the ZS15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Panasonic ZS15

 Fujifilm S4500 ZS15 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Fujifilm S4500

 ZS15 Fujifilm S4500 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic ZS15

 Fujifilm S4500 ZS15 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012June 2012Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4500 features exterior measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS15 has specifications 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 vs the ZS15.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4500 and ZS15 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4500 and ZS15.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm S4500 to offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography information
35
MP count good (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography info
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others (543 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (208g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography factors
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
36
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 fps)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography factors
54
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (543g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
lighter than competitors in class (208 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography features
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Vlogging camera
24
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than others (543 grams)
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (208 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic ZS15
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 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 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
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 543g (1.20 lb) 208g (0.46 lb)
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 pictures 260 pictures
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
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 Single Single
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