Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS15
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Launched July 2020
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ25
- Updated by Panasonic ZS20
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Below is a extended review of the Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS15, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and ZS15 (12MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and ZS15 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Z5 was unveiled 8 years later than the ZS15 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Z5 grades vs the ZS15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic ZS15
| Z5 | ZS15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2020 |  | June 2012 | More recent by 99 months |
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Nikon Z5
| ZS15 | Z5 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic ZS15
| Z5 | ZS15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z5 has physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z5 vs the ZS15.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and ZS15 is 62 and 92 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5 and ZS15.
Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z5 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z5 will show more detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger Z5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications
| Nikon Z5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon Z5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 |
| Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ25 |
| Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2020-07-20 | 2012-06-29 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Expeed 6 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 273 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
| Total lenses | 15 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3.2" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 15 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.5fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.40 m |
| Flash settings | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/200 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 675g (1.49 lbs) | 208g (0.46 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 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 | 470 images | 260 images |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL15c | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Two | One |
| Retail pricing | $1,399 | $279 |