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Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

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
  • Released June 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS20
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS50
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic ZS15 versus Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS15 (12MP) and ZS45 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS15 was brought out 3 years prior to the ZS45 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the ZS15 matches up vs the ZS45 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Panasonic ZS45

 ZS15 ZS45 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Panasonic ZS15

 ZS45 ZS15 
LaunchedJanuary 2015June 2012Newer by 30 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Panasonic ZS45

 ZS15 ZS45 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS15 features outer dimensions 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 ZS45 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS15 compared to the ZS45.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS15 and ZS45 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS15 and ZS45.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS45 to produce greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged ZS15 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (208 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (249 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS15
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS45
36
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
55
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (350 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than competitors (208 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery life (260 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
lighter than average (249 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography features
37
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery life (260 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
great battery pack (350 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (208g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (249g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS15 and Panasonic ZS45
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Other name Lumix DMC-TZ25 Lumix DMC-TZ57
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-06-29 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 21
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 208 grams (0.46 pounds) 249 grams (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 260 images 350 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $279 $300