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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS20
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic ZS15, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was brought out 9 months prior to the ZS15 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FH7 scores versus the ZS15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Panasonic ZS15

 FH7 ZS15 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Panasonic FH7

 ZS15 FH7 
RevealedJune 2012September 2011More modern by 9 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic ZS15

 FH7 ZS15 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH7 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic ZS15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH7 and the ZS15.

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and ZS15 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH7 and ZS15.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH7 to give you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged FH7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography info
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competition (126g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (208 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
36
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography advice
71
lighter than competition (126g)
has touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
lighter than competition in class (208g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (260 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography advice
43
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
37
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery power (260 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition (126 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (208g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic ZS15
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS22 Lumix DMC-TZ25
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-09-07 2012-06-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 aliasing 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 photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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), 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
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 208 gr (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 images 260 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $149 $279