Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS15

Here is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic ZS15, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the ZS15 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FX580 matches up against the ZS15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FX580 Gallery & Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FX580 offers physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic ZS15 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the FX580 against the ZS15.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FX580 and ZS15 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX580 and ZS15.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files although you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older FX580 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.