Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS15
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Introduced April 2012
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- 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
- Introduced June 2012
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS20
Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview
The following is a in depth overview of the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ150 (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FZ150 was unveiled 2 months before the ZS15 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FZ150 grades versus the ZS15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS15 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Panasonic ZS15
FZ150 | ZS15 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Panasonic FZ150
ZS15 | FZ150 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic ZS15
FZ150 | ZS15 | |||
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Introduced | April 2012 | June 2012 | Similar generation | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | The same screen resolution | |
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ150 has got exterior dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic ZS15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ150 vs the ZS15.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and ZS15 is 67 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ150 and ZS15.
Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you should really take the production date of the products into consideration.
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ25 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-04-11 | 2012-06-29 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
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 | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.50 m | 6.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 528 gr (1.16 lbs) | 208 gr (0.46 lbs) |
Dimensions | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 40 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 132 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photographs | 260 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $499 | $279 |