Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic ZS15
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic ZS15 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP60 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm XP60 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP60 over the Panasonic ZS15
Fujifilm XP60 | ZS15 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | June 2012 | More modern by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Fujifilm XP60
ZS15 | Fujifilm XP60 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP60 and Panasonic ZS15
Fujifilm XP60 | ZS15 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP60 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | |
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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 |