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Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Updated by Panasonic TS5
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
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS20
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Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS15, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was unveiled 5 months earlier than the ZS15 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TS4 grades vs the ZS15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic ZS15

 TS4 ZS15 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Panasonic TS4

 ZS15 TS4 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Panasonic ZS15

 TS4 ZS15 
IntroducedJanuary 2012June 2012Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic TS4 enjoys physical dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the TS4 against the ZS15.

Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS4 and ZS15 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS4 and ZS15.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files although you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (208g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography highlights
38
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (310 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (260 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography info
66
better than average battery pack (310 CIPA)
environment proofing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
lighter than others (208g)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery (260 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (310 shots)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery (260 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS4
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS15
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (208g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Panasonic ZS15
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT4 Lumix DMC-TZ25
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-31 2012-06-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197g (0.43 lb) 208g (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 310 pictures 260 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $399 $279