Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic ZS15

Following is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm Z900EXR versus Panasonic ZS15, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") and ZS15 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm Z900EXR was unveiled 15 months prior to the ZS15 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm Z900EXR being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm Z900EXR grades versus the ZS15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z900EXR Gallery & Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z900EXR offers outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Z900EXR versus Panasonic ZS15 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z900EXR compared to the ZS15.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z900EXR and ZS15 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and ZS15.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z900EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm Z900EXR will give you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z900EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.