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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix L3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2 [S]ave

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Nikon Coolpix L3
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General
ModelNikon Coolpix L3Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2
BrandNikonPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberL3DMC-LS2
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20062006
Tripod mount-+
Length (mm)91111
Width (mm)2631
Height (mm)6154
Weight (g)120138
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)5.15
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)2.222.25
Aspect ratio-4:3
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)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format-
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.62.7
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime-
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensNikkorLumix DC Vario
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 116.0035.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.19 - 0.310.10 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3050
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect, includes Face Priority AF1, 3 or 5 point; spot
Auto focus assist light--
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)22
Rear display resolution (dots)86,00086,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-16
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 50-200Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto white balance
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash.
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • pre for custom presetting of white balance
  • auto / daylight / cloudy / halogen / white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/1500 - 41/2000 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes256-Segment Matrix and Center-weighted meteringIntelligent multiple
Program auto exposure--
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesParty/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close Up, Museum, Fireworks Show, Copy, Back Light, Panorama Assist-
Self timer (s)
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/red-eye reduction
  • off
  • on
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced on/off
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range description1 ft - 9 ft 10 in / 0.3-3.0m (W), 1 ft - 5 ft 9 in / 0.4-1.75m (T)-
Usable memory types
  • s
  • s
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)230
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 1.1
  • usb 1.1
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)-
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.191.55
1Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.62.7
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)83
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.780.81
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.48-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)-0.8
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.040.52
Shutter lag (notes)-Shutter lag for some additional AF modes:1-Area, full AF Wide = 0.73s1-Area, full AF Tele = 0.79s1-Area
Startup time (s)33
Play -> record time (s)11.5
Flash cycle time, full power (s)78
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)330400
Battery form factor2 x AA2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables; nimh rechargeables
  • nimh rechargeable
  • oxyride / alkaline disposable
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposable2 x AA Oxyride disposable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)--
Software
Included software
  • pictureproject
  • arcsoft photobase
  • arcsoft photoimpression
  • sd viewer for dsc
  • usb driver
Os compatibility
  • windows 98se/2000/me/xp; mac os x 10.1.5 or newer
  • mac os
  • windows



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