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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
52
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44
Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Revealed November 2011
Panasonic ZS15
(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
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS20
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and ZS15 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was released 7 months before the ZS15 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-S1 scores vs the ZS15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Panasonic ZS15

 Fujifilm X-S1 ZS15 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Fujifilm X-S1

 ZS15 Fujifilm X-S1 
IntroducedJune 2012November 2011More modern by 7 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic ZS15

 Fujifilm X-S1 ZS15 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S1 has got outer dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic ZS15 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 compared to the ZS15.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S1 and ZS15 is 52 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-S1 and ZS15.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-S1 comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The more aged Fujifilm X-S1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Portrait photography camera
46
you can focus manually
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography factors
52
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is small (2/3")
heavier than others (920 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (208 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography highlights
44
amazing zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography factors
43
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (920g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than competition in class (208g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery life (260 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging highlights
26
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than others (920g)
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (208 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic ZS15
 Fujifilm X-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-11-24 2012-06-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-624mm (26.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 920 gr (2.03 lb) 208 gr (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 216 not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $399 $279