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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix L100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 [S]ave

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 ×
Nikon Coolpix L100 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8Nikon Coolpix L100
BrandPanasonicNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberDMC-FZ8L100
Camera formatEVFMid-Sized
Release year (year)20072009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)113110
Width (mm)7978
Height (mm)7272
Weight (g)357355
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)7.210
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7128.07
Sensor width (mm)5.766.17
Sensor height (mm)4.294.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.881.69
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 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)
  • 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 2.2)
  • raw
-
Continuous-mode (fps)2.9-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
-
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime (Motion JPEG)-
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARITNikkor
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)36.00 - 432.0028.00 - 420.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.00 - 72.005.00 - 75.00
Zoom ratio (x)1215
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.19 - 0.29
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 type1, 3 or multi-pointContrast detection w/ face detection and touch AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type, 0.44" 188K pixel color LCD-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.53
Rear display resolution (dots)207,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)16-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1250, 3200* (High Sensitivity mode only)Auto (80 - 800), High Sensitivity Auto* (720 - 3200)* at 3MP or smaller
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set 1/2
-
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 601/4000 - 2
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps-
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot256-segment matrix, center-weighted (with 2x digital zoom), spot (digital zoom 2x or more)
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Panning, Food, Party, Candle, Fireworks, Starry Sky-
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced on/off
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
-
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.3 - 6.0m (ISO Auto) Tele: 0.3 - 5.4m (ISO Auto)-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • raw
-
Included memory (MB)-44
Included memory type-built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.68-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)3.91-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2.9-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)5-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.58-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.64-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.31-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.02-
Shutter lag (notes)Full Autofocus High Speed Mode = 0.46s-
Startup time (s)2.8-
Play -> record time (s)0.5-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.5-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)380350
Battery form factorProprietary4 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • alkaline or lithium disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included1x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable4 x AA Alkaline disposables
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • arcsoft panorama maker
  • arcsoft photobase
  • arcsoft photoimpression
  • lumix simple viewer
  • photofunstudio -viewer-
  • silkypix developer studio
  • usb driver
-
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Optical VR image stabilization, Motion Detection, Best Shot Selector (BSS), In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Enhanced Face-Priority AF



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