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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 2010
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS20
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZS15, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was manufactured 23 months prior to the ZS15 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FX700 grades versus the ZS15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Panasonic ZS15

 FX700 ZS15 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Panasonic FX700

 ZS15 FX700 
ReleasedJune 2012July 2010More recent by 23 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic ZS15

 FX700 ZS15 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX700 features outer dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FX700 and the ZS15.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and ZS15 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX700 and ZS15.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FX700 to provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older FX700 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX700
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS15
38
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (208 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (260 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography factors
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
61
lighter than competition in class (208 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography features
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
37
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery power (260 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging advice
33
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (208g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic ZS15
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-21 2012-06-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.40 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lb) 208 grams (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $399 $279