Panasonic ZS15 vs Sigma DP1
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe 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.
Panasonic ZS15 vs Sigma DP1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 and Sigma DP1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Sigma DP1
ZS15 | DP1 | |||
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Announced | June 2012 | May 2008 | Fresher by 51 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Panasonic ZS15
DP1 | ZS15 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Sigma DP1
ZS15 | DP1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Compare the Panasonic ZS15 and Sigma DP1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS15 and DP1 is 92 and 87 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Sigma DP1 | |
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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 |