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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS20
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS15, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was launched 3 years earlier than the ZS15 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the FP2 scores versus the ZS15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Panasonic ZS15

 FP2 ZS15 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Panasonic FP2

 ZS15 FP2 
RevealedJune 2012January 2010Newer by 30 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic ZS15

 FP2 ZS15 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP2 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst 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).

Check the Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FP2 versus the ZS15.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and ZS15 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FP2 and ZS15.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic FP2 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged FP2 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP2
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS15
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP2
Street photography with Panasonic ZS15
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others (151g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (208 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography details
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
36
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Travel photography camera
56
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (151g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
61
lighter than competition (208g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery power (260 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Landscape photography camera
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
37
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than others (151g)
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (208g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic ZS15
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-06 2012-06-29
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 grams (0.33 pounds) 208 grams (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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
Battery form - 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 1 1
Launch price $80 $279