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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS18
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
  • Announced June 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS20
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic ZS15, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was launched 18 months earlier than the ZS15 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FH5 grades against the ZS15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Panasonic ZS15

 FH5 ZS15 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Panasonic FH5

 ZS15 FH5 
AnnouncedJune 2012January 2011Newer by 18 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic ZS15

 FH5 ZS15 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH5 offers exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic ZS15 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FH5 vs the ZS15.

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and ZS15 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH5 and ZS15.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH5 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged FH5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography details
34
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH5
Street photography with Panasonic ZS15
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competition (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (208 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
36
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography advice
71
lighter than competition (121 grams)
features focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
61
lighter than competition (208 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (260 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography factors
38
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
37
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery (260 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging info
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition (121g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (208g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic ZS15
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also called Lumix DMC-FS18 Lumix DMC-TZ25
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-06-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 208 grams (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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 260 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $169 $279