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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ300
(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
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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS20
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Panasonic ZS15

 FZ300 ZS15 
AnnouncedJuly 2015June 2012More modern by 38 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Panasonic FZ300

 ZS15 FZ300 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic ZS15

 FZ300 ZS15 
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ300 and ZS15 is 59 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography information
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manual focus
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography details
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fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
weather sealing
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (691 grams)
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (208 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery pack (380 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ300
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS15
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great battery pack (380 shots)
weather sealing
includes touch focus
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
heavier than competitors in class (691 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than average (208 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery life (260 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography info
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manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
great battery pack (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery life (260 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ300
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS15
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reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors in class (691 grams)
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (208g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic ZS15
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
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