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Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 536g - 130 x 94 x 77mm
  • Announced April 2019
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-G90
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G85
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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS20
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Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS15, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the G95 (20.3MP) and ZS15 (12MP) and the G95 (Four Thirds) and ZS15 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The G95 was revealed 6 years later than the ZS15 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the G95 grades vs the ZS15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Panasonic ZS15

 G95 ZS15 
AnnouncedApril 2019June 2012More recent by 83 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1240k460kClearer screen (+780k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Panasonic G95

 ZS15 G95 

Common features in the Panasonic G95 and Panasonic ZS15

 G95 ZS15 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G95 comes with outside measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") and a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS15 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS15 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the G95 against the ZS15.

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G95 and ZS15 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G95 and ZS15.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G95 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic G95 will show extra detail because of its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent G95 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G95 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography advice
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20.3MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G95 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography info
78
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (208 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G95
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS15
68
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low battery (290 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
36
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (260 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G95 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography details
73
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20.3MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
low battery (290 per charge)
61
lighter than others in class (208 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery (260 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G95 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Landscape photography camera
76
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
low battery (290 CIPA)
37
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery (260 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G95 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging info
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (208 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G95 and Panasonic ZS15
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also called as Lumix DMC-G90 Lumix DMC-TZ25
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2019-04-05 2012-06-29
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
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 20.3MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,240k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m (at ISO 100) 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 536 gr (1.18 lbs) 208 gr (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photographs 260 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $998 $279