Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

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    Highlights

    • 12.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
    • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
    • 23 Focus Points (23 Cross-type)
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
    • 1.9 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 was announced in 2012 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Standard Compact camera with 12.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 6,400. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Successor
    4. Screen
    5. Sensor
    6. Photography Features
    7. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    8. Other Features
    9. Physical Parameters
    10. For Different Types of Photography
    11. Evaluation
    12. Specifications  

    Here is the Panasonic -ZSxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Panasonic -ZSxx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Panasonic ZS80
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    		February
    2018    		 20.3 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Tilting 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Panasonic ZS70
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    		April
    2017    		 20.3 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Tilting 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Panasonic ZS60
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    		January
    2016    		 18.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Panasonic ZS50
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    		January
    2015    		 12.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Image cannot be found Panasonic ZS45
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    		January
    2015    		 16 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Tilting 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Image cannot be found Panasonic ZS40
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    		January
    2014    		 18.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    920k dot
    Image cannot be found Panasonic ZS35
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    		January
    2014    		 16 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Tilting 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Panasonic ZS30
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    		January
    2013    		 18.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    920k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Panasonic ZS25
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    		January
    2013    		 16.1 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Panasonic ZS15 June
    2012    		 12.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Panasonic ZS20
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    		April
    2012    		 14.1 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Panasonic ZS10
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    		January
    2011    		 14.1 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 80 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Touchscreen

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 vs Lumix DC-ZS70 vs Lumix DMC-ZS60 vs Lumix DMC-ZS50 vs Lumix DMC-ZS45 vs Lumix DMC-ZS40.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Light - 208 g (0.46 lb / 7.34 oz)
    •   Internal Storage
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.9 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   23 Focus Points
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec

    Successor

    In 2012 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 was replaced by Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 and its successor.

    UPGRADES Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
    Higher Sensor Resolution 14.1 Megapixel vs 12.1 Megapixel
    Max Image Resolution 4320 x 3240 vs 4000 x 3000
    Touch-to-Focus vs
    Reachs More Telephoto 480 mm vs 384 mm
    Greater Optical Zoom 20x vs 16x
    Touch Screen vs
    Higher Max Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps vs 1.9 fps
    Built-in GPS vs
    Lighter 206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz) vs 208 g (0.46 lb / 7.34 oz)
    DOWNGRADES Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
    Smaller Sensor 1/2.33-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
    Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/6.4 vs f/5.9
    Lower Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/4000 sec
    Speaker Mono vs Stereo
    Internal Storage 12 MB vs 70 MB

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 vs Lumix DMC-ZS20.

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 460k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1600 x 904, 1504 x 1504 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15.

    Panasonic ZS35
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    1/2.33-inch

    16 MP

    Panasonic ZS40
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    1/2.3-inch

    18.1 MP

    Panasonic ZS10
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    1/2.33-inch

    14.1 MP

    Panasonic ZS25
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    1/2.33-inch

    16.1 MP

    Panasonic ZS60
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    1/2.3-inch

    18.1 MP

    Panasonic ZS20
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    1/2.33-inch

    14.1 MP

    Panasonic ZS45
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    1/2.33-inch

    16 MP

    Panasonic ZS30
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    1/2.3-inch

    18.1 MP

    Panasonic ZS70
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    1/2.3-inch

    20.3 MP

    Panasonic ZS50
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    1/2.3-inch

    12.1 MP

    Panasonic ZS80
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    1/2.3-inch

    20.3 MP

    Canon R6 II
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    Full Frame

    24.2 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is an HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 70 MB internal storage and a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15's shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 1.9 fps.


    Flash

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 6.40 m.

    Physical Parameters

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 has dimensions of 105 x 58 x 33 mm (4.13 x 2.28 x 1.3"). It weighs 208 g (0.46 lb / 7.34 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    105 mm (4.13")

    58 mm (2.28")

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    33 mm (1.3")

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    Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 dimensions

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    POOR
    47

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 gets a score of 47 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    63

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 gets a score of 63 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   23 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.9 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    67

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 gets a score of 67 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   23 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.9 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    AVERAGE
    60

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 gets a score of 60 and is AVERAGE choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   23 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
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    Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 gets a score of 82 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   23 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 208 g (0.46 lb / 7.34 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
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    Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 gets a score of 86 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 208 g (0.46 lb / 7.34 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 Evaluation

    We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 and give score of 56 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    POOR
    51

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 a score of 51 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    60

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 a score of 60 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.9 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    46

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 a score of 46 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    61

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 a score of 61 for Focusing parameters.

    •   23 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    AVERAGE
    59

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 a score of 59 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    AVERAGE
    60

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 a score of 60 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    43

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 a score of 43 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 208 g (0.46 lb / 7.34 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
    •   Internal Storage


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