Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS15

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic GF6 and Panasonic ZS15, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the GF6 (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) and the GF6 (Four Thirds) and ZS15 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The GF6 was launched 10 months after the ZS15 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the GF6 matches up versus the ZS15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GF6 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GF6 has got physical measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GF6 and Panasonic ZS15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the GF6 compared to the ZS15.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GF6 and ZS15 is 87 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GF6 and ZS15.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GF6 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic GF6 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent GF6 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.