Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS15
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
- Launched January 2012
(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
- Released June 2012
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ25
- New Model is Panasonic ZS20
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Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Panasonic ZS15, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and ZS15 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe Fujifilm Z1000EXR was revealed 5 months earlier than the ZS15 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR scores against the ZS15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Panasonic ZS15
| Fujifilm Z1000EXR | ZS15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR
| ZS15 | Fujifilm Z1000EXR |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic ZS15
| Fujifilm Z1000EXR | ZS15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | June 2012 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR has outer dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS15 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Panasonic ZS15 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs the ZS15.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and ZS15 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and ZS15.
All in all, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will produce greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 |
| Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ25 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2012-01-05 | 2012-06-29 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 9cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 15 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 11.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) | 6.40 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 157 gr (0.35 lb) | 208 gr (0.46 lb) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 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 | 220 images | 260 images |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-45A | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $0 | $279 |