Panasonic ZS15 with Panasonic ZS20 Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 and Panasonic ZS20 Main Features

  • June, 2012
  • April, 2012
  • 12 MP 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor
  • 14 MP 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor
  • 24-384 mm (16x) F3.3-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • 24-480 mm (20x) F3.3-6.4 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 6400 ISO
  • 100 - 6400 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 2.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • -
  • Built-In GPS
  • 105 x 58 x 33 mm, 208g.
  • 105 x 59 x 28 mm, 206g.
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Panasonic ZS15 Scores


Imaging score
20
Features score
40
Value for money score
57
Portability score
96
Overall score
40

Panasonic ZS20 Scores


Imaging score
21
Features score
45
Value for money score
59
Portability score
96
Overall score
43

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 with Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 Overview


Let's compare Lumix DMC-ZS15 with Lumix DMC-ZS20. Both cameras produced Panasonic. These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Both of these models were released in 2012. This means that differences will go a long way. Let's take a closer look.
The sensor resolution of Lumix DMC-ZS15 is greater than that of Lumix DMC-ZS20. However, the difference of 2 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 has 10.0 fps continuous shooting. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 has 10.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Lumix DMC-ZS15 Lumix DMC-ZS20
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Lumix DMC-ZS15 Lumix DMC-ZS20
Announced June, 2012 April, 2012
Body Type Compact Compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 3 3
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 460k pixels 460k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 23 23
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/15 sec 1/15 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting 2.0 fps 10.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 6.40 6.40
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 6.16 x 4.62 mm 6.08 x 4.56 mm
Sensor Area 28.5 mm² 27.7 mm²
Sensor Resolution 12 MP 14 MP
Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max Native ISO 6400 6400
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None Built-In
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 260 shots 260 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model
Physical
Weight 208 g 206 g
Physical Dimensions 105 x 58 x 33 mm 105 x 59 x 28 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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