Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS15
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs
(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
(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
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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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.
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS15 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Panasonic ZS15
Fujifilm X-S1 | ZS15 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Fujifilm X-S1
ZS15 | Fujifilm X-S1 | |||
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Introduced | June 2012 | November 2011 | More modern by 7 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic ZS15
Fujifilm X-S1 | ZS15 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact 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.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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications
Fujifilm X-S1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | |
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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 |