Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony WX150
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
37 Overall
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92 Imaging
35 Features
37 Overall
35
Portability
95 Imaging
41 Features
43 Overall
41
95 Imaging
41 Features
43 Overall
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
(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 Known as Lumix DMC-TZ25
- New Model is Panasonic ZS20
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Launched February 2012
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Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic ZS15 versus Sony WX150, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the ZS15 (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ZS15 scores vs the WX150 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Sony WX150
| ZS15 | WX150 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Panasonic ZS15
| WX150 | ZS15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Sony WX150
| ZS15 | WX150 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2012 |  | February 2012 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS15 offers exterior measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic ZS15 versus Sony WX150 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS15 versus the WX150.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS15 and WX150 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS15 and WX150.
As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX150 to offer greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography information
Sony WX150 Portrait photography information
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sony WX150 as a Street photography camera
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (208g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sony WX150 Sports photography details
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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lighter than others (208g)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lighter than competition (133g)
megapixel count good (18MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Sony WX150 Landscape photography features
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (208g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
no mic jack
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony WX150 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ25 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2012-06-29 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 461k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.40 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 grams (0.46 pounds) | 133 grams (0.29 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 images | 240 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | 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 | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $279 | $300 |