Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony QX100

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic ZS15 and Sony QX100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Lens-style by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS15 (12MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the ZS15 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") possess different sensor measurements.

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The ZS15 was unveiled 14 months earlier than the QX100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ZS15 grades vs the QX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS15 offers exterior dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony QX100 has specifications of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS15 and Sony QX100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS15 vs the QX100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS15 and QX100 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The picture below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS15 and QX100.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS15 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony QX100 will show greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ZS15 will be behind in sensor technology.