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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix L30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 ×
Nikon Coolpix L30 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Nikon Coolpix L30
BrandPanasonicNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberTS4L30
Alternate model number(s)
  • ft4
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Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20122014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10495
Width (mm)2729
Height (mm)6460
Weight (g)196164
Waterproof+-
Successor-Nikon L32
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)12.120.1
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)1.531.2
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 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 5152 x 3864(19.9 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • mpo
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)3.71.1
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6030
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD, MP4AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 10 elements in 8 groups, 5 Aspherical, 1 ED elementNIKKOR; 6 elements in 5 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 128.0026.00 - 130.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.006.00 - 23.00
Zoom ratio (x)4.65
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.300.15 - 0.31
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: Face / AF Tracking / 23pt / 1pt / SpotContrast Detection: Center, Face priority
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / LCD
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
Maximum iso (native)1,6001,600
Minimum iso (native)10080
Iso settingsAuto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)Auto (80-400, 80-800), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual
Shutter speed range (s)1/1300 - 601/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent MultipleMatrix, Center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2x), Spot (digital zoom 2X or more)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesSports, Snow, Miniature Effect, Beach&Snorkeling, Underwater, SCN (Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama Shot, Night PortraitBack Light, Beach, Black and White Copy, Close Up, Dusk/Dawn, Fireworks Show, Food, Museum, Night Landscape, Night Portrait
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
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash off
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • w/ red-eye reduction
Flash range description0.3 - 5.6m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 3.1m (Tele/ISO Auto)Auto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 4.3m (1 ft. 8 in. to 14 ft) [T]: 0.8 to 2.1m (2ft 8 in. to 6 ft 10 in.)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2027
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • micro hdmi
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Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.95-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)11-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3.71.1
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)66
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.41-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.57-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)2.1-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.3-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)310320
Battery form factorProprietary2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • 3.6v
  • 940mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables; nimh rechargeables
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable2 x Alkaline AAs
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 8.1 advanced edition
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresWaterproof to 40 ft (12m), Shockproof to 6.6 ft (2m), Dustproof, Freezeproof to 14F, Optical Image Stabilization, Full HD MoviesAvailable in red.



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