Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony A57
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony A57 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
- Released June 2012
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ25
- Successor is Panasonic ZS20
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Below is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic ZS15 and Sony A57, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the ZS15 (12MP) and A57 (16MP) and the ZS15 (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.
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Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ZS15 grades vs the A57 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Sony A57
| ZS15 | A57 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Panasonic ZS15
| A57 | ZS15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Sony A57
| ZS15 | A57 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2012 |  | September 2012 | Same generation |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display dimensions |
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS15 has outside measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony A57 has proportions of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).
Check the Panasonic ZS15 and Sony A57 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS15 vs the A57.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS15 and A57 is 92 and 64 respectively.
Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS15 and A57.
Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZS15 with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony A57 will result in more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony A57 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Sony SLT-A57 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Sony SLT-A57 |
| Other name | Lumix DMC-TZ25 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2012-06-29 | 2012-09-13 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | - | Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 12.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.40 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
| 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 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 208g (0.46 pounds) | 618g (1.36 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 75 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 785 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 images | 550 images |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $279 | $1,000 |