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Comparison of Nikon KeyMission 170 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 ×
Nikon KeyMission 170 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8Nikon KeyMission 170
BrandPanasonicNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberSZ8170
Camera formatCompactAction Camera
Release year (year)20142016
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10066
Width (mm)2743
Height (mm)6047
Weight (g)159135
Waterproof-+
Waterproof depth (m)-30
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)168.3
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)1.331.61
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filter-None
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.2-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)30240
Image Storage
Movie file formatMotion JPEG with monaural audioMOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC Stereo)
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video--
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens8 elements in 8 groups (4 Aspherical elements / 8 Aspherical surfaces / 1 ED elements)Single fixed focus, fixed aperture lens produces 170 degree angle of view
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 288.0015.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)121
Aperture range (f)0.16 - 0.320.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)340
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom+-
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus+-
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face / 9-Area / 1-Area-
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / LCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)31.5
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000345,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)16-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)1,6001,600
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)Auto, 100-1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
  • tba
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 601/16000 - 1/2
Bulb mode-+
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent MultipleMatrix, center-weighted
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPanorama Shot, Scene (Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery,Food, Baby1*, Baby2*, Pet*, SunsetTBA
Self timer (s)
  • 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
-
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 0.6 - 5.2m (Wide), 1.5 - 2.6m (Tele)-
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • microsd
  • microsdhc
  • microsdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)800
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC-+
Bluetooth-+
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • via wi-fi
  • via wi-fi/bluetooth or included remote control
Connections (extended)-
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
  • micro usb 2.0
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.2-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)200250
Battery life, video (minutes)-60
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary EN-EL12
Usable battery types
  • 3.6v
  • 690mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1x Proprietary EN-EL12 lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included--
Internal charging supported-+
Software
Included software-
  • keymission 360/170 utility program for pc and mac
  • none; free downloads: nikon snapbridge 360/170 app for ios and android devices
Miscellaneous
Notes and features16MP CCD, Optical Image Stabilization, 720p HD video, built-in Wi-FI, USB charging.Captures 170 degree stills and video up to 4K UHD, electronic Vibration Reduction (4K not supported)



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