Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS15
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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
- Introduced February 2009
(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
- Revealed June 2012
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ25
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS20
Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Nikon S620 versus Panasonic ZS15, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S620 was brought out 4 years before the ZS15 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S620 grades versus the ZS15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS15 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S620 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S620 Gallery & Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Panasonic ZS15
S620 | ZS15 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Nikon S620
ZS15 | S620 | |||
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Revealed | June 2012 | February 2009 | More recent by 41 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S620 and Panasonic ZS15
S620 | ZS15 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon S620 offers exterior measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while 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 the Nikon S620 versus Panasonic ZS15 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the S620 compared to the ZS15.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S620 and ZS15 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S620 and ZS15.
To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files however you really should consider the age of the products into consideration. The older S620 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S620 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S620 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ25 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-02-03 | 2012-06-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 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 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 15 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 120 grams (0.26 lbs) | 208 grams (0.46 lbs) |
Dimensions | 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $37 | $279 |