Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS15
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS15 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix A900 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The full galleries are available at Nikon A900 Gallery & Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Panasonic ZS15
A900 | ZS15 | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | June 2012 | More recent by 45 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Nikon A900
ZS15 | A900 |
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Common features in the Nikon A900 and Panasonic ZS15
A900 | ZS15 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 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.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A900 and ZS15 is 88 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A900 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | |
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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 |