Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS70

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are created by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS15 (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS15 was launched 5 years prior to the ZS70 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ZS15 matches up versus the ZS70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. 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 ZS70 has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS15 against the ZS70.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS15 and ZS70 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS15 and ZS70.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to give more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older ZS15 is going to be behind in sensor tech.