Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic ZS15

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm XF1 versus Panasonic ZS15, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and ZS15 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was announced 3 months later than the ZS15 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm XF1 matches up vs the ZS15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XF1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery & Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XF1 has got outside measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and 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).

Analyze the Fujifilm XF1 versus Panasonic ZS15 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 and the ZS15.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF1 and ZS15 is 90 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XF1 and ZS15.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XF1 features the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult.