Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic ZS15

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ100 was released 23 months prior to the ZS15 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FZ100 scores against the ZS15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ100 comes with exterior dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic ZS15 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ100 vs the ZS15.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ100 and ZS15 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ100 and ZS15.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic FZ100 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged FZ100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.