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Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS20
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic SZ8 and Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SZ8 (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ8 was released 19 months after the ZS15 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SZ8 matches up versus the ZS15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Panasonic ZS15

 SZ8 ZS15 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014June 2012More modern by 19 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Panasonic SZ8

 ZS15 SZ8 

Common features in the Panasonic SZ8 and Panasonic ZS15

 SZ8 ZS15 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ8 has got external measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS15 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ8 and the ZS15.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SZ8 and ZS15 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ8 and ZS15.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic SZ8 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger SZ8 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography features
35
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (159g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (208 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
36
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography information
67
lighter than competition (159g)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
lighter than average (208g)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography highlights
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
no Timelapse recording
37
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging highlights
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition (159g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (208g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ8 and Panasonic ZS15
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2012-06-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 grams (0.35 lbs) 208 grams (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots 260 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $275 $279