Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic ZS15

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic ZS15, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The F5 was revealed 7 months after the ZS15 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the F5 grades vs the ZS15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic F5 Gallery & Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic F5 offers outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the F5 vs the ZS15.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the F5 and ZS15 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the F5 and ZS15.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic F5 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer F5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.