Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS15

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic ZS15, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was unveiled 4 years before the ZS15 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FX48 matches up versus the ZS15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FX48 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FX48 features outside measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic ZS15 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the FX48 compared to the ZS15.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FX48 and ZS15 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX48 and ZS15.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged FX48 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.