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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix L20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 ×
Nikon Coolpix L20 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-F5Nikon Coolpix L20
BrandPanasonicNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberF5L20
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20132009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9797
Width (mm)2229
Height (mm)5861
Weight (g)121135
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)14.110
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)1.421.69
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3232 x 3232(10.4 mp 1:1)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3584 x 2016(7.2 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
-
Continuous-mode (fps)0.5-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
-
Movie max framerate (fps)30-
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime Motion JPEG with mono audio-
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
Lens6 elements in 5 groups, 3 aspherical elementsNikkor lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 140.0038.00 - 136.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 25.007.00 - 24.00
Zoom ratio (x)53.6
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.310.15 - 0.32
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)1030
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face / 9-Area / 1-AreaContrast Detect; Face-Priority AF, Auto
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.73
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)Auto (64 - 1600)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 8-
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple-
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Baby(Birthday only), Sunset, High sensitivity, Panorama ShotPortrait, Night Portrait, Sports, Landscape, Party, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Museum, Fireworks Show (TBD)
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • flash cancel
  • slow sync.
Flash range descriptionIntelligent ISO: 0.6 - 5.7m (Wide), 1.0 - 2.8m (Tele)-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1020
Included memory typebuilt-in memoryInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 1.1
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.5-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)250240
Battery form factorProprietary2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • 3.6v
  • 690mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • alkaline or lithium disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable2 x AA Alkaline disposable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 9.0 lite edition
  • software suite cd-rom
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, 720p HD movies, in-camera Panorama.Smart Portrait System, Motion Detection and Easy Auto Mode with Scene Auto Selector. Available in Deep Red.



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