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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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
  • Launched June 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS20
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic FH8 versus Panasonic ZS15, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH8 (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was manufactured 5 months earlier than the ZS15 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the FH8 grades vs the ZS15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Panasonic ZS15

 FH8 ZS15 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Panasonic FH8

 ZS15 FH8 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic ZS15

 FH8 ZS15 
LaunchedJanuary 2012June 2012Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH8 provides external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS15 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FH8 vs the ZS15.

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and ZS15 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH8 and ZS15.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH8 to produce more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively.

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH8 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (123 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (208g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
36
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography factors
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lighter than competition in class (123 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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lighter than competition (208g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography features
43
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging factors
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (123 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (208 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic ZS15
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-09 2012-06-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 4cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 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 123g (0.27 lbs) 208g (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 260 images 260 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $149 $279