Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS3
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs
(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
- Released June 2012
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS20
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- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Announced May 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the Panasonic ZS15 and Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ZS15 (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe ZS15 was announced 3 years later than the ZS3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ZS15 grades against the ZS3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Panasonic ZS3
ZS15 | ZS3 | |||
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Announced | June 2012 | May 2009 | Fresher by 39 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Panasonic ZS15
ZS3 | ZS15 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Panasonic ZS3
ZS15 | ZS3 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS15 features outer measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
See the Panasonic ZS15 and Panasonic ZS3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS15 against the ZS3.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS15 and ZS3 is 92 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS15 and ZS3.
As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS15 to show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher ZS15 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ25 | Lumix DMC-TZ7 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-06-29 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD Lite |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 208 gr (0.46 lb) | 229 gr (0.50 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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 | 260 photos | - |
Battery style | 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $279 | $200 |