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Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Old Model is Panasonic G1
  • Replacement is Panasonic G3
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
  • Announced June 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS20
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Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic G2 versus Panasonic ZS15, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the G2 (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the G2 (Four Thirds) and ZS15 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G2 was launched 23 months before the ZS15 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the G2 matches up versus the ZS15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Panasonic ZS15

 G2 ZS15 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Panasonic G2

 ZS15 G2 
AnnouncedJune 2012July 2010More recent by 23 months

Common features in the Panasonic G2 and Panasonic ZS15

 G2 ZS15 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G2 offers exterior dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G2 versus Panasonic ZS15 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the G2 against the ZS15.

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G2 and ZS15 is 72 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G2 and ZS15.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The G2 comes with the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The older G2 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G2 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography highlights
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G2 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography information
65
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (428 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (208g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G2
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS15
40
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (260 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G2
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS15
58
provides touch to focus
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (428 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
61
lighter than others (208 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery power (260 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G2 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography details
57
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
37
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery power (260 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G2
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS15
61
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
includes face detect autofocus
does have mic socket
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than others in class (428 grams)
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (208 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G2 and Panasonic ZS15
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-12 2012-06-29
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
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
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD Lite, 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 428g (0.94 pounds) 208g (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 493 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 260 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $1,000 $279