Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic ZS15

Here is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus Panasonic ZS15, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and ZS15 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was introduced 3 years later than the ZS15 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T1 IR being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR grades against the ZS15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T1 IR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T1 IR Gallery & Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR offers outer dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") and a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus Panasonic ZS15 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs the ZS15.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and ZS15 is 79 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and ZS15.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR will give more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T1 IR will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.