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Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony WX50

Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
37

Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS15
(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
  • Released June 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS20
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony WX50, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the ZS15 (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS15 was brought out 6 months after the WX50 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ZS15 scores vs the WX50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Sony WX50

		

		

			
 ZS15 WX50 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Panasonic ZS15

		

		

			
 WX50 ZS15 
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Sony WX50

		

		

			
 ZS15 WX50 
IntroducedJune 2012January 2012Same age
Manually focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch display  Absent Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS15 provides physical dimensions 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 WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony WX50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS15 and the WX50.
Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony WX50 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS15 and WX50 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS15 and WX50.
As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX50 to show more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic ZS15 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony WX50 as a Portrait photography camera
21
 lack of manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
34
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 offers face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography factors
Sony WX50 Street photography factors
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (208g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (117g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic ZS15 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony WX50 as a Sports photography camera
36
 excellent zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (260 shots)
 no phase detect auto focus
44
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS15
Travel photography with Sony WX50
61
 lighter than competition (208 grams)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 long zoom (384mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 terrible battery (260 per charge)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
 lighter than competition in class (117g)
 decent MP (16MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS15
Landscape photography with Sony WX50
37
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 terrible battery (260 CIPA)
 missing Timelapse function
38
 pretty wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging details
Sony WX50 Vlogging details
33
 relatively wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (208g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing external microphone jack
35
 pretty wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing external microphone port
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS15 and Sony WX50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ25 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-06-29 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6.40 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 208 gr (0.46 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 photos 240 photos
Battery form 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 shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $279 $250