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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S4300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 [S]ave

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 ×
Nikon Coolpix S4300 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Nikon Coolpix S4300
BrandPanasonicNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberDMC-FX90S4300
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20112012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10296
Width (mm)2221
Height (mm)5659
Weight (g)149139
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturer-BSI
Effective megapixels (MP)12.116
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.228.07
Sensor width (mm)6.136.17
Sensor height (mm)4.64.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.531.34
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1920(3.7 mp 1:1)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2448 x 2448(6.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • mpo
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)3.7-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
Movie max framerate (fps)60-
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD, MP4; mono audio-
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-SUMMARIT; 7elements in 6 groups, 3 AsphericalZoom-Nikkor VR
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 120.0026.00 - 156.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.006.00
Zoom ratio (x)56
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.400.15 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face, AF Tracking, 23pt, 1pt, Spot Touch AreaContrast Detection with Subject Tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)Auto (auto gain from ISO 80 to 1600), Fixed range auto (ISO 80 to 400, 80 to 800), ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
-
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 60-
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps-
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple-
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modes3D Photo, Cosmetic, SCN (Portrait, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery20 scene modes plus special effects including Soft, Sepia, High Key, Low Key, High Contrast Monochrome and Selective Color
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash off
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
  • w/ red-eye reduction
Flash range description0.6 - 5.9m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 2.5m (Tele/ISO Auto)-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)7074
Included memory typebuilt-in memoryInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi+-
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • micro hdmi
-
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3.7-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)7-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)200180
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary EN-EL19
Usable battery types
  • 3.6v
  • 680mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL19 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 6.4 hd lite edition
  • quicktime
  • super loiloscope (trial version)
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresMega OIS image stabilization, 3-inch touchscreen LCD, IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Full HD movies, 3D Photos, Motion DeblurOptical VR Image Stabilization, 3-inch 460k-dot Touchscreen LCD, 720p HD Movies, 20 Scene modes, Subject Tracking AF



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