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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
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
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS20
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic ZS15, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was brought out 3 years earlier than the ZS15 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the FH20 grades versus the ZS15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Panasonic ZS15

 FH20 ZS15 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Panasonic FH20

 ZS15 FH20 
RevealedJune 2012January 2010Newer by 30 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic ZS15

 FH20 ZS15 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH20 has outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS15 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic ZS15 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FH20 versus the ZS15.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and ZS15 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH20 and ZS15.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH20 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged FH20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography features
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH20
Street photography with Panasonic ZS15
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (208 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography info
34
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
36
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Travel photography camera
64
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
61
lighter than competition in class (208g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (260 shots)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography factors
37
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
37
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH20
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS15
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (208 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic ZS15
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS30 Lumix DMC-TZ25
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-06 2012-06-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (Auto ISO) 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178 gr (0.39 pounds) 208 gr (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 - 260 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $179 $279