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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ48
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS20
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ47 (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ47 was announced 11 months earlier than the ZS15 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FZ47 scores vs the ZS15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Panasonic ZS15

 FZ47 ZS15 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Panasonic FZ47

 ZS15 FZ47 
LaunchedJune 2012July 2011More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic ZS15

 FZ47 ZS15 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ47 has exterior dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ47 compared to the ZS15.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ47 and ZS15 is 68 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ47 and ZS15.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images but you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older FZ47 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography highlights
38
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (498g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (208 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography info
42
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (400 shots)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography features
51
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (498g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than competition (208g)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
37
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging info
27
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (498 grams)
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (208g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic ZS15
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ48 Lumix DMC-TZ25
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-21 2012-06-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 498 gr (1.10 lbs) 208 gr (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 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 400 photographs 260 photographs
Form 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 type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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