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Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix XP60 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 183g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP50
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP70
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
  • Released June 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS20
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm XP60 and Panasonic ZS15, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP60 was introduced 12 months after the ZS15 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm XP60 grades vs the ZS15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP60 over the Panasonic ZS15

 Fujifilm XP60 ZS15 
ReleasedJune 2013June 2012More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Fujifilm XP60

 ZS15 Fujifilm XP60 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP60 and Panasonic ZS15

 Fujifilm XP60 ZS15 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP60 has external measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS15 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP60 and Panasonic ZS15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP60 against the ZS15.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP60 and ZS15 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP60 and ZS15.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm XP60 to provide more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP60 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography details
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (208 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography factors
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography details
68
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
61
lighter than competition (208 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP60
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS15
41
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
37
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging highlights
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (208 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP60 and Panasonic ZS15
 Fujifilm FinePix XP60Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP60 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-06-21 2012-06-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183 gr (0.40 lb) 208 gr (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $180 $279