Nikon J1 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

1 inch 116.2mm²
10.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 3200

Go in depth with our full Nikon J1 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the J1.

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

Go in depth with our full Panasonic ZS15 Review.

Detailed specifications
Nikon J1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

Links
Prices:	Compare Prices
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:
General
Model Number:	J1	ZS15
Alternate Model Number(s):		TZ25
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$649.95	$279.99
Street Price:	$499.95	$272.57
Date Available:	2011-10-20	2012-03-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	14.0 oz (396 g) includes batteries, kit lens	7.3 oz (208 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.2 x 2.4 x 1.2 in. (106 x 61 x 30 mm)	4.1 x 2.3 x 1.3 in. (105 x 58 x 33 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Aptina
Effective Megapixels:	10.1	12.1
Sensor Format:	1 inch	1/2.3 inch
Sensor size:	116.16mm² (13.20mm x 8.80mm)	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	3.41 microns	1.54 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	2.7x	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	No	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	Yes	No
DxO Sensor Score:	56
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	21.5
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	11.0
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	372
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3872 x 2592 (10.0 MP, Other), 2896 x 1944 (5.6 MP, Other), 1936 x 1296 (2.5 MP, Other), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1280 x 720 (0.9 MP, 16:9), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9)	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)
Image File Format:	JPEG (Exif 2.3), 12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG	JPEG (EXIF v2.3), MPO
Continuous-mode frames/second:	57.9	10.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60i/30p) 1280x720 (60p) 640x240 (400) 320x120 (1200)	1920x1080 (60i/30p) 1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30p)
Movie File Format:	MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound	AVCHD, MP4
Composite Video Out:	No	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a	No
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Nikon 1	n/a
Lens:	1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR	LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 12 elements in 10 groups, 3 Aspherical, 1 ED element
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 81mm	24 - 384mm
Focal Length (actual):	10 - 30mm	4.3 - 68.8mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x	16.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 (W)- f/5.6 (T)	f/3.3 - 6.3 (W) / f/5.9 - 6.3 (T) Multistage Iris Diaphram
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity	50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:		3 cm to Infinity 1.2 in to Infinity
Filter Thread:	40.5mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a	Up to 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF); Single-point (135 focus areas), auto-area (41 focus areas), subject tracking	Contrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / 23pt / 1pt / Spot
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	No
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	No / LCD	LCD
Viewfinder Type:
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	460,000 dots	460,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:
Top Deck Display:	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	3200
Minimum ISO (native):	100
ISO Settings:	Auto ISO (100-3200, 100-800, 100-400); 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; expandable to 6400 Hi-1	Auto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, incandescent, fluorescent, direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual, all except preset manual with fine tuning	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, White Set
Shutter Speed Range:	1/16000 - 30 sec	1/4000 - 15 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Matrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm)	Intelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Scene Auto Selector can select from: Portrait, Landscape, Night portrait, Close up, Auto.	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)
Self Timer:	2, 5, 10 seconds	2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	Fill flash, slow sync, red-eye reduction, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain sync, rear curtain with slow sync	Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	5.0 m / 16.4 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent.	0.6 - 6.4m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 3.5m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Max Flash Sync:	1/60
Flash Exposure Compensation:	-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	n/a	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	No
Uncompressed Format:	12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG
Movie File Format:	MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound	AVCHD, MP4
Included Memory:	0.0 MB	17.0 MB
Included Memory Type:		built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
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
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	No
Remote Control Type:	Optional ML-L3
Connections (extended):	HDMI out (Type C, Mini)	Mini HDMI, DC input

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	1.44
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	1.48
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	Yes
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	57.9	10.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	12	4
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):	0.09 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.072 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.29 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.074 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Full Autofocus lag: Auto-area AF mode = 0.232s
Startup Time:	1.4 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.5 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	1.8 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	230 shots	260 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary EN-EL20	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	3.6V, 895mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary EN-EL20 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	ViewNX 2 / Short Movie Creator CD-ROM	PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.0 Advanced Edition, Adobe Reader
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	New "Nikon CX format" compact system camera. New Nikon 1 lens mount, 2.7x crop factor, dual core EXPEED 3 processor, new advanced hybrid AF system, Full HD movies, up to 60fps burst at full resolution. Available in white, pink, red, silver, black.	Optical Image Stabilization, Full HD Movies, High-speed Burst modes. Available in black or silver.