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Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

Nikon AW130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Superseded the Nikon AW120
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
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS20
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Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Nikon AW130 versus Panasonic ZS15, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the AW130 (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was brought out 2 years later than the ZS15 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the AW130 scores versus the ZS15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Panasonic ZS15

 AW130 ZS15 
IntroducedFebruary 2015June 2012More recent by 32 months
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Nikon AW130

 ZS15 AW130 

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Panasonic ZS15

 AW130 ZS15 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon AW130 has got outer measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS15 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check out the Nikon AW130 versus Panasonic ZS15 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the AW130 against the ZS15.

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the AW130 and ZS15 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the AW130 and ZS15.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon AW130 to offer extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer AW130 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW130 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography details
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MP count good (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW130 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (208g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW130 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography details
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery life (370 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (260 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon AW130
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS15
73
great battery life (370 CIPA)
weather proofing
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than competition (208g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery life (260 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW130 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography information
50
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery life (370 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery life (260 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (208 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Panasonic ZS15
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW130 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-02-10 2012-06-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 6.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221 grams (0.49 lbs) 208 grams (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 260 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $398 $279