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Panasonic ZS15 vs Sigma DP1

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Panasonic ZS15 vs Sigma DP1 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
  • Launched June 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS20
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Announced May 2008
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP1s
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Sigma DP1 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic ZS15 and Sigma DP1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the ZS15 (12MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the ZS15 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The ZS15 was brought out 4 years later than the DP1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ZS15 matches up versus the DP1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Sigma DP1

 ZS15 DP1 
AnnouncedJune 2012May 2008Fresher by 51 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Panasonic ZS15

 DP1 ZS15 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Sigma DP1

 ZS15 DP1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic ZS15 vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS15 has exterior dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS15 versus the DP1.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS15 and DP1 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS15 vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS15 and DP1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZS15 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic ZS15 will deliver greater detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher ZS15 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS15 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS15 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Street photography advice
Sigma DP1 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (208g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (270 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography information
Sigma DP1 Sports photography information
36
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
31
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS15
Travel photography with Sigma DP1
61
lighter than competition in class (208g)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than others (270g)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
low MP (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography features
Sigma DP1 Landscape photography features
37
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
44
manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging advice
Sigma DP1 Vlogging advice
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (208 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
9
no video
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS15 and Sigma DP1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15Sigma DP1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sigma
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 Sigma DP1
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ25 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-06-29 2008-05-19
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 6400 800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 208 gr (0.46 pounds) 270 gr (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $279 $566