Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic ZS15

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Panasonic ZS15, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and ZS15 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and ZS15 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was announced 7 years later than the ZS15 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-A7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-A7 scores against the ZS15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-A7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A7 Gallery & Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A7 comes with external measurements of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 vs the ZS15.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A7 and ZS15 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A7 and ZS15.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A7 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-A7 will produce extra detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A7 will have a benefit in sensor technology.