Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS5
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS5 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
- Introduced June 2012
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ25
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
- Released June 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic ZS15 versus Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the ZS15 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe ZS15 was revealed 2 years later than the ZS5 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ZS15 grades versus the ZS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Panasonic ZS5
ZS15 | ZS5 | |||
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Released | June 2012 | June 2010 | More recent by 25 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Panasonic ZS15
ZS5 | ZS15 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Panasonic ZS5
ZS15 | ZS5 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS15 comes with 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) and the Panasonic ZS5 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic ZS15 versus Panasonic ZS5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the ZS15 compared to the ZS5.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS15 and ZS5 is 92 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS15 and ZS5.
As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern ZS15 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ25 | Lumix DMC-TZ8 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-06-29 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing 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 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 208g (0.46 lb) | 214g (0.47 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" 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 | - |
Type of battery | 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 |
Price at release | $279 | $300 |