Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-FZ15
Released in 2004, Lumix DMC-FZ15 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4.3 MP effective resolution, and a 520 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ15
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC43
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Lumix DMC-FZ1525 mm²
Lumix DMC-LC43- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Lumix DMC-FZ15 and Lumix DMC-LC43 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Lumix DMC-FZ15MetricLumix DMC-LC43
4.3 MPEffective pixels4 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.4 µmPixel pitch2.49 µm
5.78 µm²Pixel area6.21 µm²
17.31 MP/cm²Pixel density16.1 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
520 gWeight210 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
—BatteryAA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Lumix DMC-FZ15 and Lumix DMC-LC43 have the same sensor area. The Lumix DMC-LC43 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-FZ15 has the higher effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-FZ15 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-LC43
Released in 2003, Lumix DMC-LC43 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4 MP effective resolution, and a 210 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.