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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS50
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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic ZS45, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and ZS45 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was revealed 7 years earlier than the ZS45 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FS15 scores vs the ZS45 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Panasonic ZS45

 FS15 ZS45 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Panasonic FS15

 ZS45 FS15 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2009More modern by 72 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic ZS45

 FS15 ZS45 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS15 has physical dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS45 has measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic ZS45 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FS15 and the ZS45.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FS15 and ZS45 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FS15 and ZS45.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS45 to resolve more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged FS15 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography details
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FS15
Street photography with Panasonic ZS45
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (249 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
55
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery power (350 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
good battery power (350 shots)
lighter than average (249g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography information
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
47
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery power (350 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS15
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS45
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
34
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (249g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic ZS45
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-16 2015-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 21
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 136 grams (0.30 lb) 249 grams (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" 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
Battery life - 350 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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