Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS15
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
- Introduced July 2015
- Succeeded the Panasonic FZ200
(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
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ25
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS20
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ300 (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FZ300 was brought out 3 years after the ZS15 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FZ300 scores versus the ZS15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS15 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Panasonic ZS15
FZ300 | ZS15 | |||
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Announced | July 2015 | June 2012 | More modern by 38 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Panasonic FZ300
ZS15 | FZ300 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic ZS15
FZ300 | ZS15 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ300 has physical measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS15 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS15 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ300 compared to the ZS15.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ300 and ZS15 is 59 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ300 and ZS15.
Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of images however you will need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer FZ300 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 |
Other name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ25 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2015-07-16 | 2012-06-29 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | - |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 15 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 6.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 691 grams (1.52 lbs) | 208 grams (0.46 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 380 pictures | 260 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $598 | $279 |