Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS40

Below is a extended comparison of the Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS15 (12MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS15 was announced 18 months before the ZS40 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ZS15 scores against the ZS40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS15 features physical dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS15 versus the ZS40.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS15 and ZS40 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS15 and ZS40.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS40 to produce more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older ZS15 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.