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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Replacement is Nikon A1000
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
  • Launched June 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS20
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon A900 versus Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A900 was unveiled 3 years later than the ZS15 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A900 matches up vs the ZS15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Panasonic ZS15

 A900 ZS15 
LaunchedFebruary 2016June 2012More recent by 45 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Nikon A900

 ZS15 A900 

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Panasonic ZS15

 A900 ZS15 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon A900 enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst 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).

See the Nikon A900 versus Panasonic ZS15 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the A900 versus the ZS15.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A900 and ZS15 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A900 and ZS15.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon A900 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger A900 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography advice
40
good resolution (20MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon A900
Street photography with Panasonic ZS15
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (289g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (208 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography advice
56
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography details
74
lighter than average in class (289 grams)
has bluetooth
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than competitors (208 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography info
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quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery (260 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon A900
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS15
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average in class (289 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic port
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (208 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Panasonic ZS15
 Nikon Coolpix A900Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-02-23 2012-06-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 6.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 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, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289g (0.64 lb) 208g (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 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 300 shots 260 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $400 $279