Panasonic ZS15 with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Main Features

  • June, 2012
  • January, 2014
  • 12 MP 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor
  • 16 MP 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 24-384 mm (16x) F3.3-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • 23-483 mm (21x) F2.8-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 6400 ISO
  • 100 - 3200 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 4" Fixed Screen
  • 2.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 5.0 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.
  • 133 x 71 x 19 mm, 283g.
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Panasonic ZS15 Scores


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

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Scores


Imaging score
21
Features score
66
Value for money score
70
Portability score
94
Overall score
54

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 with Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 Overview


Let's compare Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Panasonic ZS15 was released in 2012, and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in 2014. Galaxy Camera 2 is newer, which is a plus. Lumix DMC-ZS15 2 years older.
The sensor resolution of Lumix DMC-ZS15 is greater than that of Galaxy Camera 2. However, the difference of 4 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. Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has a larger 4-inch Fixed screen, the other camera has 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 5.0 fps continuous shooting. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 has 5.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Lumix DMC-ZS15 Galaxy Camera 2
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Lumix DMC-ZS15 Galaxy Camera 2
Announced June, 2012 January, 2014
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 10
Screen
Screen Size 3" 4"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 460k pixels 1037k 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 0
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/15 sec 1/16 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting 2.0 fps 5.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 6.40 3.80
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
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 BSI-CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 6.16 x 4.62 mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area 28.5 mm² 28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 12 MP 16 MP
Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max Native ISO 6400 3200
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, H.264
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 400 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model Built-in
Physical
Weight 208 g 283 g
Physical Dimensions 105 x 58 x 33 mm 133 x 71 x 19 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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