Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS15
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Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
- 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
- Introduced September 2016
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-LX15
- Older Model is Panasonic LX7
(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
- Launched June 2012
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS20
Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic LX10 versus Panasonic ZS15, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the LX10 (20MP) and ZS15 (12MP) and the LX10 (1") and ZS15 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe LX10 was launched 4 years after the ZS15 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the LX10 grades against the ZS15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS15 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic LX10 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Panasonic ZS15
LX10 | ZS15 | |||
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Launched | September 2016 | June 2012 | More modern by 52 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Panasonic LX10
ZS15 | LX10 |
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Common features in the Panasonic LX10 and Panasonic ZS15
LX10 | ZS15 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX10 has outside measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while 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).
Compare the Panasonic LX10 versus Panasonic ZS15 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the LX10 versus the ZS15.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the LX10 and ZS15 is 88 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the LX10 and ZS15.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LX10 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic LX10 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger LX10 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
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Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-LX15 | Lumix DMC-TZ25 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2016-09-19 | 2012-06-29 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-72mm (3.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.4-2.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.10 m (at Auto ISO) | 6.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto w/ red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MP4, H.264, AAC | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 310 gr (0.68 lb) | 208 gr (0.46 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 20 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 581 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 shots | 260 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $700 | $279 |