Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic ZS15
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Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 340g - 113 x 67 x 46mm
- Launched June 2018
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Released June 2012
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ25
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS20
Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview
In this write-up, we are analyzing the Leica C-Lux versus Panasonic ZS15, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Leica and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the C-Lux (20MP) and ZS15 (12MP) and the C-Lux (1") and ZS15 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.
Supernova astonishes astronomers in ancient 12th century observationsThe C-Lux was unveiled 6 years after the ZS15 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Leica C-Lux being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the C-Lux scores vs the ZS15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic ZS15 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica C-Lux and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The full galleries are available at Leica C-Lux Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica C-Lux over the Panasonic ZS15
C-Lux | ZS15 | |||
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Released | June 2018 | June 2012 | Newer by 73 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 1240k | 460k | Clearer display (+780k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Leica C-Lux
ZS15 | C-Lux |
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Common features in the Leica C-Lux and Panasonic ZS15
C-Lux | ZS15 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Leica C-Lux comes with outer measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Check out the Leica C-Lux versus Panasonic ZS15 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the C-Lux against the ZS15.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C-Lux and ZS15 is 85 and 92 respectively.
Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the C-Lux and ZS15.
As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The C-Lux using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Leica C-Lux will deliver greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher C-Lux is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications
Leica C-Lux | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Panasonic |
Model type | Leica C-Lux | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ25 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2018-06-10 | 2012-06-29 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,240k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,330k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 15 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 6.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 340 grams (0.75 pounds) | 208 grams (0.46 pounds) |
Dimensions | 113 x 67 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photos | 260 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $1,050 | $279 |