Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony HX300
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS15/Panasonic-ZS15-front.jpg)
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony HX300 Key Specs
(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
- Launched June 2012
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ25
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
- Announced February 2013
- Older Model is Sony HX200V
- Replacement is Sony HX400V
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony HX300 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic ZS15 and Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the ZS15 (12MP) and HX300 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The ZS15 was unveiled 7 months prior to the HX300 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ZS15 grades versus the HX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony HX300 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Sony HX300
ZS15 | HX300 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Panasonic ZS15
HX300 | ZS15 | |||
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Announced | February 2013 | ![]() | June 2012 | Fresher by 7 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Sony HX300
ZS15 | HX300 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS15 provides external measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony HX300 has proportions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic ZS15 and Sony HX300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS15 against the HX300.
![Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony HX300 size comparison Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony HX300 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS15-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX300-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS15 and HX300 is 92 and 63 respectively.
![Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS15-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX300-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS15 and HX300.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX300 to deliver greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older ZS15 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
![Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS15-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX300-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS15-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX300-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony HX300 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ25 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-06-29 | 2013-02-20 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 208 gr (0.46 lb) | 623 gr (1.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") |
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 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $279 | $339 |