Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FS15
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
- Introduced February 2018
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FS15, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and FS15 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe ZS80 was manufactured 9 years later than the FS15 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ZS80 matches up against the FS15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FS15 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Panasonic FS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Panasonic FS15
ZS80 | FS15 | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | January 2009 | Fresher by 111 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Panasonic ZS80
FS15 | ZS80 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic FS15
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS80 has got outer measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Panasonic FS15 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FS15 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS80 versus the FS15.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS80 and FS15 is 86 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS80 and FS15.
Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS80 to provide more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher ZS80 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 |
Also called as | Lumix DC-TZ95 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2018-02-18 | 2009-01-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,330 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) | - |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 327 gr (0.72 lb) | 136 gr (0.30 lb) |
Dimensions | 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
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 | 380 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $448 | $180 |