• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 384.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 8.3 megapixels
  • 13.90mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic ZS15 advantages over Olympus TG-Tracker

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • More telephoto lens reach
    384 mm vs 14 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 115k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    12.1 vs 8.3 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 1/2 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 2.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Olympus TG-Tracker advantages over Panasonic ZS15

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.0 vs f/3.3
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 480 vs 260 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Newer
    9 years vs 13 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Wider angle lens
    14 mm vs 24 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/24000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic ZS10

Panasonic ZS15
Panasonic ZS10
  • $273
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $214
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS10

Olympus TG-Tracker
Panasonic ZS10
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $214
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Touchscreen

Compare Olympus TG-Tracker vs Panasonic ZS10

Compared to Panasonic ZS8

Panasonic ZS15
Panasonic ZS8
  • $273
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels

Compare Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS8

Olympus TG-Tracker
Panasonic ZS8
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Olympus TG-Tracker vs Panasonic ZS8

Compared to Panasonic ZS19

Panasonic ZS15
Panasonic ZS19
  • $273
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster shutter
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS19

Olympus TG-Tracker
Panasonic ZS19
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Touchscreen

Compare Olympus TG-Tracker vs Panasonic ZS19

Compared to Olympus TG-2

Panasonic ZS15
Olympus TG-2
  • $273
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $383
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic ZS15 vs Olympus TG-2

Olympus TG-Tracker
Olympus TG-2
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $383
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus TG-Tracker vs Olympus TG-2

Compared to Olympus TG-5

Panasonic ZS15
Olympus TG-5
  • $273
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer exposure
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Waterproof

Compare Panasonic ZS15 vs Olympus TG-5

Olympus TG-Tracker
Olympus TG-5
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion

Compare Olympus TG-Tracker vs Olympus TG-5

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