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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

Nikon S620
(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
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
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS20
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Panasonic ZS15

 S620 ZS15 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Nikon S620

 ZS15 S620 
RevealedJune 2012February 2009More recent by 41 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Panasonic ZS15

 S620 ZS15 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S620 and ZS15 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S620
Street photography with Panasonic ZS15
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (120 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (208g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (260 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography details
62
lighter than others (120 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
61
lighter than competition in class (208g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S620
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS15
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery life (260 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging advice
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (120 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (208g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Panasonic ZS15
 Nikon Coolpix S620Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
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