Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony W800
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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)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W800/Sony-W800-front.jpg)
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony W800 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
- Revealed June 2012
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ25
- Successor is Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
- 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
- Released February 2014
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony W800 Overview
Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic ZS15 versus Sony W800, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS15 (12MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The ZS15 was unveiled 19 months before the W800 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the ZS15 scores versus the W800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony W800 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Sony W800
ZS15 | W800 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Panasonic ZS15
W800 | ZS15 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | February 2014 | ![]() | June 2012 | More modern by 19 months |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Sony W800
ZS15 | W800 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS15 features outside measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic ZS15 versus Sony W800 in our brand new Camera & 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 ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS15 compared to the W800.
![Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony W800 size comparison Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony W800 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS15-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W800-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS15 and W800 is 92 and 96 respectively.
![Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS15-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W800-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS15 and W800.
Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony W800 to resolve greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged ZS15 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
![Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS15-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W800-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS15-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W800-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 W800 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ25 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-06-29 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.2-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVI MPEG4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 208g (0.46 pounds) | 125g (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $279 | $90 |