- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 12.1 megapixels
- 24.00mm - 384.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Panasonic ZS15 Review.
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 16.0 megapixels
- 24.00mm - 840.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Nikon A1000 Review.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Nikon A900
A900 vs A1000 |
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | ZS15 | A1000 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | TZ25 | |
Camera Format: | Compact | Compact |
Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
Retail Price: | $279.99 | $479.95 |
Street Price: | $272.57 | $476.95 |
Date Available: | 2012-03-15 | 2019-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
7.3 oz
(208 g)
includes batteries |
11.6 oz
(330 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
4.1 x
2.3 x
1.3 in. (105 x 58 x 33 mm) |
4.5 x
2.8 x
1.6 in. (114 x 72 x 41 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | BSI | |
Effective Megapixels: | 12.1 | 16.0 |
Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.54 microns | 1.34 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | |
Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | ||
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2672 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 1840 (6.0 MP, Other), 2448 x 2448 (6.0 MP, 1:1), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1712 (4.4 MP, 3:2), 2560 x 1440 (3.7 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1920 (3.7 MP, 1:1), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1536 x 1536 (2.4 MP, 1:1), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1) |
4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF v2.3), MPO | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (.NRW) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 10.0 | 10.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i/30p)
1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30p) |
3840x2160 (30p/25p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p) 640x480 (120p/100p) 1280x720 (60p/30p) 1920x1080 (15p/12.5p) |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD, MP4 | MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC stereo) |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | No | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
Lens: | LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 12 elements in 10 groups, 3 Aspherical, 1 ED element | Zoom-Nikkor; 13 elements in 11 groups including 1 Super ED and 4 ED lens elements |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 384mm | 24 - 840mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 4.3 - 68.8mm | 4.3 - 151mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 16.00x | 35.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.3 - 6.3 (W) / f/5.9 - 6.3 (T) Multistage Iris Diaphram | f/3.4 (wde) / f/6.9 (tele) - f/??; 3-blade iris diaphragm |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
3 cm to Infinity 1.2 in to Infinity |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | Up to 4x; up to 2x Dynamic Fine Zoom |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / 23pt / 1pt / Spot | Contrast Detection: Center, Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areas, Subject tracking, Target finding AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | No | No |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | EVF / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | EVF: 0.5 cm (0.2-in.) approx. 1166k-dot equivalent LCD with -4 to +4 diopter adjustment | |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | 1,166,000 dots |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 460,000 dots | 1,036,800 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: | ||
Top Deck Display: | No | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400) | Auto, ISO 100 - 1600; ISO 3200, 6400 (available when using P, S, A or M mode) |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, White Set | Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 15 sec | 1/4000 - 8 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Intelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot | Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | 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; 3D Photo, Creative Control (Expressive, Retro, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, High Dynamic, Toy Effect, Miniature, Soft Focus) | Scene Modes: Backlighting, Beach, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Multiple Exposure Lighten, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Scene Auto Selector, Selective Color, Smart Portrait, Snow, Soft, Sports, Sunset, Superlapse Movie |
Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 10, 5 or 3 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off, Flash On, w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; Slow Syncro |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | 0.6 - 6.4m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 3.5m (Tele/ISO Auto) | Auto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 6.0m (1 ft. 8 in. to 19 ft.), [T]: 2.0m to 3.0m (6 ft. 7 in. to 9 ft. 10 in.) |
Max Flash Sync: | ||
Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | No | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW (.NRW) | |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD, MP4 | MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC stereo) |
Included Memory: | 17.0 MB | 81.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: | built-in memory | Internal |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | No | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth | |
Connections (extended): | Mini HDMI, DC input | Micro-B USB 2.0, Micro (Type D) HDMI |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | ||
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 10.0 | 10.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 4 | 10 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | ||
Play -> Record Time: | ||
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 260 shots | 250 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | 55 minutes | |
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary | Proprietary EN-EL12 |
Usable Battery Types: | 3.6V, 895mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL12 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | |
Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.0 Advanced Edition, Adobe Reader | |
OS Compatibility: | ||
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Optical Image Stabilization, Full HD Movies, High-speed Burst modes. Available in black or silver. |