| General | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model | Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Lumix DC-ZS80 |
| Predecessor Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 | |
| Successor Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | |
| MSRP | $449/£399/€449 | |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Standard Compact | Standard Compact |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Total Pixels | 12.8 Megapixel | 21.1 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 12.1 Megapixel | 20.3 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 6,400 | 80 - 3,200 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 80 - 6,400 |
| Photo | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Venus Engine | |
| Max Image Resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Other Resolutions | 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 | |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW | |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Standard | Fine, standard |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| WB Bracketing |
| Focus | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Tracking Continuous Live View | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View |
| Number of Focus Points | 23 | |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 | |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 4.3 - 129 mm | |
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 24 - 384 mm | 24 - 720 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 16x | 30x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.3 - 5.9 | f/3.3 - 6.4 |
| Min Normal Focus Distance | 50 cm | 50 cm |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 3 cm | 3 cm |
| Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Tilting |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD | |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 460k dot | 1,040k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View |
| Viewfinder | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic | |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.53x | |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 2,330k dot |
| Shutter | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 15 sec | 4 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec | 1/2000 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) | 1/16000 sec | |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 1.9 fps | 10.0 fps |
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Up to 10 fps at 20.3 MP Up to 30 fps at 8 MP |
| Flash | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-eye Slow Syncro | Auto Auto/Red-eye Reduction Forced On Forced On/Red-eye Reduction Slow Sync Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction Forced Off |
| Flash Range | 6.40 m | 5.60 m at Auto ISO |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash Connection |
| Exposure | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) | ±3 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±1 (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 1 EV increments) | ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) |
| Video | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Recording Modes | AVCHD/MP4 UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 29.97 fps 1920 x 1080p at 29.97/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080i at 59.94 fps 1280 x 720 at 29.97/ fps 640 x 480 at 240 fps | |
| Interval Recording | ||
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Unlimited Video Recording |
| Terminals | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Micro | |
| Speaker | Stereo | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Mono |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output |
| Connectivity | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Built-In Bluetooth |
| Environmental | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33 mm (4.13 x 2.28 x 1.3") | 112 x 69 x 42 mm (4.41 x 2.72 x 1.65") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 208 g (0.46 lb / 7.34 oz) | 327 g (0.72 lb / 11.53 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.3 x 5.6 x 1.9" | 5.3 x 5.1 x 2.6" |
| Package Weight | 1.14 lb |
| Power and Storage | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | DMW-BLG10 | |
| Battery Life | 260 shots | 380 shots |
| USB Charging | ||
| Internal Storage | 70 MB | |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
| Other | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | |
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System |
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