Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic ZS15

Let's look closer at the Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic ZS15, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GF1 (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is relatively close but the GF1 (Four Thirds) and ZS15 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The GF1 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the ZS15 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the GF1 matches up vs the ZS15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GF1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF1 enjoys outer dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic ZS15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the GF1 against the ZS15.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GF1 and ZS15 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF1 and ZS15.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor sizing. The GF1 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh simpler. The older GF1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.