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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS20
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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic ZS15, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was announced 3 years earlier than the ZS15 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the S1000pj matches up versus the ZS15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Panasonic ZS15

 S1000pj ZS15 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Nikon S1000pj

 ZS15 S1000pj 
IntroducedJune 2012August 2009Fresher by 35 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Panasonic ZS15

 S1000pj ZS15 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S1000pj has got physical dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S1000pj and the ZS15.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S1000pj and ZS15 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1000pj and ZS15.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older S1000pj is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S1000pj
Street photography with Panasonic ZS15
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (208 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography highlights
34
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
36
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography information
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
61
lighter than others (208 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery (260 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography information
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
37
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery (260 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S1000pj
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS15
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (208 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Panasonic ZS15
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-04 2012-06-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 lb) 208g (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $289 $279