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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZS5 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
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic ZS5, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was brought out 17 months earlier than the ZS5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the FS15 grades versus the ZS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Panasonic ZS5

 FS15 ZS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Panasonic FS15

 ZS5 FS15 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2009More recent by 17 months

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic ZS5

 FS15 ZS5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS15 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS5 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic ZS5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FS15 compared to the ZS5.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FS15 and ZS5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS15 and ZS5.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you may want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older FS15 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography advice
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (214g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography details
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than competitors in class (214 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS15
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS5
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (214g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic ZS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-16 2010-06-16
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 136 grams (0.30 pounds) 214 grams (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $180 $300