Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 was introduced in June 2012 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 was introduced in January 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 460k dot and 920k dot resolutions respectively. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality (available only on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30) allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

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. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 features a 18.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution 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. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 can take pictures up to 4896 x 3672 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4876 x 3264, 4896 x 2752, 4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2752, 3664 x 3664, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 1840, 2992 x 2992, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2448 x 2448, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1920 x 1920, 1536 x 1536,640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Image Stabilization

The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

Built-in GPS on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
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Built-in Wi-Fi on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Both cameras have HDMI connector for video signal output.

External Storage Slots

Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15, and up to 1/1200 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 can shoot continuously up to 1.9 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 6.40 m...

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 body has dimensions of 105 x 58 x 33 mm (4.13 x 2.28 x 1.3") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 body has dimensions of 105 x 59 x 28 mm (4.13 x 2.32 x 1.1"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 weighs 208 g (0.46 lb / 7.34 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 weighs 198 g (0.44 lb / 6.98 oz).

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30

105 mm

58 mm

105 mm

59 mm

58 mm

59 mm

33 mm

28 mm