Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FS15
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 151g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Revealed April 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FS15 Overview
Following is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm Z900EXR versus Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) and FS15 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") and FS15 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Fujifilm Z900EXR was announced 2 years after the FS15 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm Z900EXR matches up against the FS15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FS15 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z900EXR Gallery & Panasonic FS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z900EXR over the Panasonic FS15
Fujifilm Z900EXR | FS15 | |||
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Launched | April 2011 | January 2009 | More modern by 27 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display size | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Fujifilm Z900EXR
FS15 | Fujifilm Z900EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Panasonic FS15
Fujifilm Z900EXR | FS15 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z900EXR comes with outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic FS15 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm Z900EXR versus Panasonic FS15 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z900EXR and the FS15.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z900EXR and FS15 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The picture here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and FS15.
To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z900EXR using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm Z900EXR will show greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm Z900EXR should have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-04-05 | 2009-01-16 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 151g (0.33 lbs) | 136g (0.30 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
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 | 220 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $380 | $180 |