Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS50
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Announced June 2012
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
- Refreshed by Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
- Announced January 2015
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS45
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS60
Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview
Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. The resolution of the ZS15 (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe ZS15 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the ZS50 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the ZS15 grades against the ZS50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS50 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Panasonic ZS50
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Panasonic ZS15
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Announced | January 2015 | June 2012 | More recent by 30 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Panasonic ZS50
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS15 offers exterior 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 ZS50 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check the Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS15 compared to the ZS50.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS15 and ZS50 is 92 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS15 and ZS50.
To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you will want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older ZS15 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-TZ25 | Lumix DMC-TZ70 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-06-29 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m | 6.40 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 208 gr (0.46 pounds) | 243 gr (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 44 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 138 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photographs | 300 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $279 | $350 |