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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZS1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the FS15 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The FS15 was manufactured 3 months earlier than the ZS1 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the FS15 matches up vs the ZS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Panasonic ZS1

 FS15 ZS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Panasonic FS15

 ZS1 FS15 

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic ZS1

 FS15 ZS1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009May 2009Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FS15 provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS1 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZS1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FS15 vs the ZS1.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and ZS1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FS15 and ZS1.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FS15 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic FS15 will produce extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography features
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography highlights
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (229g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic ZS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-16 2009-05-14
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 136 grams (0.30 pounds) 229 grams (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $180 $0