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Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS15
(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
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS20
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic ZS15 versus Samsung DV300F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS15 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS15 was brought out 6 months after the DV300F so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the ZS15 grades against the DV300F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Samsung DV300F

 ZS15 DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Panasonic ZS15

 DV300F ZS15 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Samsung DV300F

 ZS15 DV300F 
IntroducedJune 2012January 2012Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS15 has outer measurements 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 Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS15 versus Samsung DV300F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS15 compared to the DV300F.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS15 and DV300F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS15 and DV300F.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung DV300F to result in greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
good resolution (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Street photography factors
Samsung DV300F Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (208g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than average (208g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography advice
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography advice
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery (260 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging highlights
Samsung DV300F Vlogging highlights
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (208g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS15 and Samsung DV300F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15Samsung DV300F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 Samsung DV300F
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ25 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-06-29 2012-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 208g (0.46 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $279 $200