Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS15
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Revealed January 2013
(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
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ25
- Refreshed by Panasonic ZS20
Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm S8200 and Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Fujifilm S8200 was brought out 7 months later than the ZS15 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm S8200 matches up against the ZS15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS15 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S8200 Gallery & Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Panasonic ZS15
Fujifilm S8200 | ZS15 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | June 2012 | More recent by 7 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Fujifilm S8200
ZS15 | Fujifilm S8200 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Panasonic ZS15
Fujifilm S8200 | ZS15 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8200 has got external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm S8200 and Panasonic ZS15 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 against the ZS15.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8200 and ZS15 is 61 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8200 and ZS15.
To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S8200 to provide extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8200 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ25 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2012-06-29 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dot | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 15 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.40 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 670g (1.48 lbs) | 208g (0.46 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 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 |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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 | One | One |
Retail cost | $450 | $279 |