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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FS15 versus Panasonic ZR1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was released 6 months earlier than the ZR1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FS15 grades vs the ZR1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Panasonic ZR1

 FS15 ZR1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Panasonic FS15

 ZR1 FS15 

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic ZR1

 FS15 ZR1 
LaunchedJanuary 2009July 2009Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FS15 offers outside measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS15 versus Panasonic ZR1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FS15 and the ZR1.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and ZR1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FS15 and ZR1.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos though you should always take the release date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FS15
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR1
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Street photography features
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS15
Sports photography with Panasonic ZR1
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography information
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
57
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography highlights
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
32
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
28
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic ZR1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-16 2009-07-27
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 pounds) 158g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $180 $280