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Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
72
Overall
60
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

Panasonic LX10
(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
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
  • Launched June 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS20
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Panasonic ZS15

 LX10 ZS15 
LaunchedSeptember 2016June 2012More modern by 52 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Panasonic LX10

 ZS15 LX10 

Common features in the Panasonic LX10 and Panasonic ZS15

 LX10 ZS15 
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the LX10 and ZS15 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography details
65
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
no external flash support
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography info
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
offers focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (310g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (208 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Sports photography camera
62
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking focus
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
36
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography features
75
lighter than competitors in class (310 grams)
offers focus by touch
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
61
lighter than others in class (208 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery (260 CIPA)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography advice
70
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery power (260 per charge)
37
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery (260 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Vlogging camera
38
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (310g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (208g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX10 and Panasonic ZS15
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
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