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Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony WX70

Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS15
(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
  • Released June 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS20
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony WX70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the ZS15 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS15 was announced 6 months after the WX70 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ZS15 scores versus the WX70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Sony WX70

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Panasonic ZS15

		

		

			
 WX70 ZS15 
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Sony WX70

		

		

			
 ZS15 WX70 
LaunchedJune 2012January 2012Same age
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS15 features exterior measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check the Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony WX70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS15 versus the WX70.
Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony WX70 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS15 and WX70 is 92 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS15 and WX70.
Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX70 to result in extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS15
Portrait photography with Sony WX70
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 manual focus not available
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
34
 good MP (16MP)
 includes face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography highlights
Sony WX70 Street photography highlights
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (208g)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
68
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with focus via touch
 lighter than competition in class (114g)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic ZS15 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony WX70 as a Sports photography camera
36
 excellent zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery power (260 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS15
Travel photography with Sony WX70
61
 lighter than competition (208g)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 long reach (384mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 low battery power (260 CIPA)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
 lighter than competition in class (114g)
 comes with focus via touch
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography information
Sony WX70 Landscape photography information
37
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 low battery power (260 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
 manual exposure not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Panasonic ZS15 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony WX70 as a Vlogging camera
33
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (208 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have mic socket
36
 fairly wide (25mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (114g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS15 and Sony WX70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ25 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-06-29 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 6.40 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
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) 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
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 208 gr (0.46 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
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 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 images 240 images
Type of battery 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 shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $279 $242