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Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS20
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Other Name is Wi-Fi
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the ZS15 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS15 was revealed 7 months before the Galaxy Camera and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the ZS15 scores vs the Galaxy Camera in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 ZS15 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Panasonic ZS15

 Galaxy Camera ZS15 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013June 2012Newer by 7 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 ZS15 Galaxy Camera 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS15 offers external dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS15 and the Galaxy Camera.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS15 and Galaxy Camera is 92 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS15 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera to show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged ZS15 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS15
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (208g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography features
36
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS15
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
61
lighter than average in class (208g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery life (260 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competition (300 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography details
36
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
49
you can focus manually
really wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging advice
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (208g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
36
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone jack
lighter than competition (300g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS15 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Alternate name Lumix DMC-TZ25 Wi-Fi
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-06-29 2013-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 4.8"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 208g (0.46 lbs) 300g (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $279 $450