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ProductCode: panasonic_dmczs15
Award: ""
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Name: Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 (Lumix DMC-TZ25)
ShortSpecs:
    - 12 megapixels
    - 3″ screen
    - 24 – 384 mm (16×)
ReviewScore: 73
URL: /products/panasonic/compacts/panasonic_dmczs15
ReviewData:
    ExecutiveSummary: '''Little brother'' to Panasonic''s top-end ZS20 travelzoom, the more affordable 12MP ZS15 features a 16X optical zoom range that spans 24-383mm (equivalent) but lacks the built-in GPS of its more expensive sibling, along with a couple of other bells and whistles. While it doesn''t have the most Megapixels, zoom power, or features of cameras in this class, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 is still a very good compact ultra zoom camera. It offers a nice zoom lens in a compact body, along with robust performance, very good photo quality, tons of features, and Full HD video recording. And, with an average price in the $260 range, it''s also a pretty good bargain. For those who were considering the DMC-ZS20 but were turned off by its image quality, we think the ZS15 is well worth sacrificing the 20X zoom, GPS, and 1080/60p movies for.'
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    ReviewSummary:
        GoodFor: Travelers who want an inexpensive travel zoom that produces good photos and videos and are willing to give up the "frills" found on more expensive models.
        NotSoGoodFor: Movie enthusiasts, manual control lovers, and folks who want a camera on the bleeding edge of technology.
        Conclusion: While it doesn't have all the bells and whistles of the more expensive ZS20 (the omission of GPS being the most significant), the DMC-ZS15 produces better-looking images, while maintaining the robust performance, competitive feature set, and ease of use of its more costly sibling.
    ASIN:
        - B0075VFJV2
        - B00728ZAEY
Specs:
    AEBracketing: ±1 (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 1 EV steps)
    Announced: Jan 31, 2012
    AperturePriority: "Yes"
    ArticulatedLCD: Fixed
    Autofocus:
        - Contrast Detect (sensor)
        - Multi-area
        - Center
        - Tracking
        - Continuous
        - Live View
    AutofocusAssistLamp: "Yes"
    Battery: Battery Pack
    BatteryDescription: Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery & charger
    BatteryLifeCIPA: "260"
    BodyMaterial: ""
    BodyType: Compact
    BoostedISOMaximum: "6400"
    BoostedISOMinimum: ""
    BuiltInFlash: "Yes"
    BuyingOptions: Check prices
    ColorFilterArray: ""
    ColorSpace: ""
    ContinuousDrive: 1.9 fps
    CustomWhiteBalance: Yes (1)
    DigitalZoom: Yes (4x)
    Dimensions: 105 x 58 x 33 mm (4.13 x 2.28 x 1.3″)
    DriveModes:
        - Single
        - Continuous
        - Self-timer
    EffectivePixels: 12 megapixels
    EnvironmentallySealed: "No"
    ExposureCompensation: ±2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
    ExposureModes:
        - Program
        - Aperture Priority
        - Shutter Priority
        - Manual
        - Custom
        - 3D
    ExternalFlash: "No"
    FileFormat:
        - JPEG (Exif v2.3)
        - '3D: MPO'
    FlashModes: Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
    FlashRange: 6.40 m
    FocalLengthEquiv: 24–384 mm
    Format: MPEG-4, AVCHD
    GPS: None
    GPSNotes: ""
    HDMI: "Yes"
    HeadphonePort: ""
    ISO: Auto, Hi Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600. 3200
    ImageRatioWh: 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
    ImageStabilization: Optical
    ImageStabilizationNotes: ""
    JPEGQualityLevels: Fine, Standard
    LiveView: "Yes"
    MSRP: ""
    MacroFocusRange: 3 cm (1.18″)
    ManualExposureMode: "Yes"
    ManualFocus: "No"
    MaxResolution: 4000 x 3000
    MaximumAperture: F3.3–5.9
    MaximumShutterSpeed: 1/4000 sec
    MaximumShutterSpeedElectronic: ""
    MeteringModes:
        - Multi
        - Center-weighted
        - Spot
    Microphone: Mono
    MicrophonePort: ""
    MinimumShutterSpeed: 15 sec
    NormalFocusRange: 50 cm (19.69″)
    NumberOfFocusPoints: "23"
    OpticalZoom: 16×
    OrientationSensor: "Yes"
    OtherResolutions: 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
    Processor: ""
    RemoteControl: "No"
    Resolutions: 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
    ReviewPreview: "73%DPReview score\n                                    \n                                    \n                                    \n                                        Read review ...\n                                    \n                                    \n                                        Jun 29, 2012"
    SceneModes:
        - Portrait
        - Soft Skin
        - Scenery
        - Panorama Shot
        - Sports
        - Night Portrait
        - Night Scenery
        - Hand Held Night Shot
        - HDR
        - Food
        - Baby1
        - Baby2
        - Pet
        - Sunset
        - High Sensitivity
        - Glass Through
        - Underwater
    ScreenDots: 460,000
    ScreenSize: 3″
    ScreenType: ""
    SelfTimer: Yes (2 or 10 sec)
    SensorPhotoDetectors: 13 megapixels
    SensorSize: 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
    SensorType: CMOS
    ShutterPriority: "Yes"
    Speaker: Mono
    StorageIncluded: 70 MB internal
    StorageTypes: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
    SubjectSceneModes: "Yes"
    TimelapseRecording: "No"
    TouchScreen: "No"
    USB: USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    USBCharging: ""
    UncompressedFormat: "No"
    ViewfinderCoverage: ""
    ViewfinderMagnification: ""
    ViewfinderResolution: ""
    ViewfinderType: None
    WBBracketing: "No"
    WeightIncBatteries: 208 g (0.46 lb / 7.34 oz)
    WhiteBalancePresets: "4"
    Wireless: ""
    WirelessNotes: ""