Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony TX200V
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony TX200V 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
- Announced June 2012
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ25
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Revealed January 2012
Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony TX200V Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic ZS15 and Sony TX200V, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the ZS15 (12MP) and TX200V (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe ZS15 was manufactured 6 months later than the TX200V so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the ZS15 grades against the TX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony TX200V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Sony TX200V
ZS15 | TX200V |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Panasonic ZS15
TX200V | ZS15 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 460k | Crisper display (+770k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Sony TX200V
ZS15 | TX200V | |||
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Revealed | June 2012 | January 2012 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS15 features external dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony TX200V has proportions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic ZS15 and Sony TX200V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS15 compared to the TX200V.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS15 and TX200V is 92 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS15 and TX200V.
As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony TX200V to give you greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively.
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony TX200V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V |
Also called | Lumix DMC-TZ25 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2012-06-29 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3.3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 208 gr (0.46 pounds) | 129 gr (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photographs | 220 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $279 | $500 |