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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Announced July 2013
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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS20
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the FZ70 (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ70 was revealed 13 months after the ZS15 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FZ70 scores vs the ZS15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic ZS15

 FZ70 ZS15 
AnnouncedJuly 2013June 2012Newer by 13 months
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Panasonic FZ70

 ZS15 FZ70 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic ZS15

 FZ70 ZS15 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ70 offers outside measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ70 and the ZS15.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ70 and ZS15 is 63 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ70 and ZS15.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FZ70 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern FZ70 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography factors
56
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography advice
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (606 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (208 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Sports photography camera
55
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (400 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
36
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography highlights
55
good battery power (400 per charge)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (20mm)
great reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (606 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than competitors in class (208g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ70
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS15
54
you can focus manually
decently wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (400 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
37
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging highlights
26
decently wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition (606g)
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (208 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic ZS15
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-07-18 2012-06-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.50 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) 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 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 606g (1.34 lbs) 208g (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 171 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 260 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $279