Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS15
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 160 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
- Launched April 2013
- Previous Model is Panasonic G5
- Updated by Panasonic G7
(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
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ25
- New Model is Panasonic ZS20
Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic ZS15, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the G6 (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) and the G6 (Four Thirds) and ZS15 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe G6 was unveiled 10 months later than the ZS15 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G6 scores vs the ZS15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS15 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G6 Gallery & Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Panasonic ZS15
G6 | ZS15 | |||
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Announced | April 2013 | June 2012 | More recent by 10 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 460k | Crisper display (+576k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Panasonic G6
ZS15 | G6 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic ZS15
G6 | ZS15 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G6 has got outer measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS15 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic ZS15 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the G6 versus the ZS15.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G6 and ZS15 is 74 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G6 and ZS15.
As you can tell, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G6 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic G6 will deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger G6 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ25 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-04-24 | 2012-06-29 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 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 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,036k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 15 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 10.50 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 | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 390 gr (0.86 pounds) | 208 gr (0.46 pounds) |
Dimensions | 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 61 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 639 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 shots | 260 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $750 | $279 |