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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S510 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS3 [S]ave

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Nikon Coolpix S510 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS3 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix S510Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS3
BrandNikonPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberS510DMC-FS3
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20072008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)8895
Width (mm)2223
Height (mm)5153
Weight (g)143140
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturer-Panasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)8.18.1
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7124.71
Sensor width (mm)5.765.76
Sensor height (mm)4.294.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.771.76
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3200 x 1800(5.8 mp 16:9)
  • 3246 x 2448(7.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
Image file format-
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.13
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160 x 120
  • 320 x 240
  • 640 x 480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVIQuickTime (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensNikkor lens; 5 elements in 5 groupsLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT, 6 elements in 5 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 105.0033.00 - 100.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)1.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.21 - 0.36-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect; 9-area, center, manual area (99 areas), face priorityContrast Detect: Face / 1-point/ 1-point high speed/ 9-point
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (64 - 1000), 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000Auto,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, (High Sensitivity Mode : Auto(1600 - 6400) )
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/1500 - 41/2000 - 60
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes256-segment matrix, center-weighted, spotIntelligent Multiple
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close Up, MuseumPortrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-Portrait, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet
Self timer (s)
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • fill flash
  • off
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off (slow sync./red-eye reduction only in night portrait/party/candle light mode only)
  • forced on
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 0.5 - 6.5m (W), 0.5 - 3.5m (T)0.3 - 6.3m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 3.4m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)5250
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 1.1
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc in
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.12-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.13
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)34
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.7-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.68-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.96-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.09-
Startup time (s)1.9-
Play -> record time (s)1.6-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.7-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)170330
Battery form factor1 x proprietary EN-EL10Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL10 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • nikon software suite cd-rom
  • arcsoft (mediaimpression / panorama maker)
  • photofunstudio -viewer-
  • usb driver
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical VR image stabilization, In-camera Red-eye Fix, Face Priority Autofocus, D-Lighting, Best Shot Selector mode.Optical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Intelligent ISO, Intelligent Scene Selector, Quick AF.



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