Clicky

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX70
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
  • Announced June 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS20
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic ZS15, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

The FX75 was introduced 3 years earlier than the ZS15 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the FX75 matches up vs the ZS15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest
	
	

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Panasonic ZS15

 FX75 ZS15 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Panasonic FX75

 ZS15 FX75 
AnnouncedJune 2012June 2010More recent by 25 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic ZS15

 FX75 ZS15 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX75 enjoys exterior measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic ZS15 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FX75 vs the ZS15.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX75 and ZS15 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX75 and ZS15.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FX75 to produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older FX75 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Street Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (208 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX75
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS15
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
36
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX75
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS15
67
features touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
61
lighter than competitors (208 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery power (260 shots)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Landscape photography camera
37
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery power (260 shots)
no Timelapse recording
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX75
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS15
31
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (208g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic ZS15
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX70 Lumix DMC-TZ25
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-06-01 2012-06-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.40 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 pounds) 208 grams (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $139 $279