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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

Panasonic G6
(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
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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS20
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Panasonic ZS15

 G6 ZS15 
AnnouncedApril 2013June 2012More recent by 10 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1036k460kCrisper display (+576k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Panasonic G6

 ZS15 G6 

Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic ZS15

 G6 ZS15 
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G6 and ZS15 is 74 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G6 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography features
71
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G6 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography factors
73
screen articulates
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (208g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G6 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography highlights
56
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G6 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography information
72
includes touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse function
61
lighter than others in class (208 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (260 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G6 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Landscape photography camera
67
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery life (260 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G6 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging features
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (208 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G6 and Panasonic ZS15
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
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