As general statement, a tripod mounted shot will always be sharper than a handheld shot for a given shutter speed. The difference becomes less significant at high shutter speeds, but it is there.
Of course at your 1/15 it is nolo contendere.
This is a prime example of why some will complain about a lens without checking it on a tripod.
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