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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 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
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
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS20
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Panasonic ZS15

 FZ150 ZS15 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Panasonic FZ150

 ZS15 FZ150 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic ZS15

 FZ150 ZS15 
IntroducedApril 2012June 2012Similar generation
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and ZS15 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ150
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS15
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manual focus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography features
58
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (528 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (208g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ150
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS15
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excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (410 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (260 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography info
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better than average battery (410 per charge)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (528 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than others in class (208g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery (260 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography info
48
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (410 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery (260 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average in class (528 grams)
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (208g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic ZS15
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
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