Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony TX100V

The following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony TX100V, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS15 (12MP) and TX100V (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS15 was released 18 months after the TX100V which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the ZS15 matches up versus the TX100V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS15 has got outer measurements 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 TX100V has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS15 against the TX100V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS15 and TX100V is 92 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS15 and TX100V.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony TX100V to render greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher ZS15 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.