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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS20
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZS15, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is very well matched but the FS7 (1/2.5") and ZS15 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The FS7 was released 4 years before the ZS15 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the FS7 grades vs the ZS15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Panasonic ZS15

 FS7 ZS15 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Panasonic FS7

 ZS15 FS7 
LaunchedJune 2012January 2009Fresher by 42 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic ZS15

 FS7 ZS15 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS7 has physical dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZS15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FS7 vs the ZS15.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS7 and ZS15 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS7 and ZS15.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FS7 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic ZS15 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older FS7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography details
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (208 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography highlights
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (260 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography factors
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than others (208 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
37
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery power (260 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS7
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS15
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (208 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic ZS15
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-16 2012-06-29
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-132mm (4.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139 grams (0.31 lb) 208 grams (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $160 $279