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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
54
Imaging
80
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Released February 2019
Panasonic ZS15
(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
  • Launched June 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS20
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS15, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and ZS15 (12MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and ZS15 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The S1R was manufactured 6 years later than the ZS15 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S1R matches up against the ZS15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Panasonic ZS15

 S1R ZS15 
LaunchedFebruary 2019June 2012More recent by 81 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kSharper display (+1640k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Panasonic S1R

 ZS15 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic ZS15

 S1R ZS15 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic S1R has got exterior dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S1R against the ZS15.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S1R and ZS15 is 54 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1R and ZS15.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S1R due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic S1R will result in greater detail due to its extra 35MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger S1R provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography info
88
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/320s)
great megapixels (47MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S1R
Street photography with Panasonic ZS15
71
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than average in class (1,020g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (208 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography advice
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
bad battery (360 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (260 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography features
60
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
great megapixels (47MP)
bad battery (360 shots)
heavier than average in class (1,020 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
61
lighter than competitors in class (208 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery life (260 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1R
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS15
83
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (47MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
bad battery (360 shots)
37
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (260 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging highlights
33
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (1,020g)
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (208g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Panasonic ZS15
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-02-01 2012-06-29
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8000 x 6000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 225 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Available lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, 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
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1020 gr (2.25 lbs) 208 gr (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 3525 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos 260 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Two One
Retail price $3,698 $279