Comparison of Nikon Coolpix L120 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30

Comparison of Nikon Coolpix L120 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 [S]ave

Attribute	Nikon Coolpix L120 ×	Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 ×
General
Model	Nikon Coolpix L120	Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Brand	Nikon	Panasonic
Manufacturer url	-	https://www.panasonic.com
Model number	L120	ZS30
Alternate model number(s)	-	tz40
Camera format	Mid-Sized	Compact
Release year (year)	2011	2013
Tripod mount	+	+
Length (mm)	110	108
Width (mm)	78	28
Height (mm)	77	59
Weight (g)	454	198
Waterproof	-	-
Image Sensor
Sensor type	CCD	CMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)	14.1	18.1
Sensor format	1/2.3 inch	1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)	28.07	28.07
Sensor width (mm)	6.17	6.17
Sensor height (mm)	4.55	4.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)	1.43	1.26
Aspect ratio	4:3	4:3
Color filter type	-	RGBG
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) 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3) 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9) 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3) 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)	1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1) 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) 3664 x 3664(13.4 mp 1:1) 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) 4896 x 2752(13.5 mp 16:9) 4896 x 3264(16.0 mp 3:2) 4896 x 3672(18.0 mp 4:3) 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9) 640 x 424(0.3 mp other) 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format	jpeg	jpeg (exif v2.3) mpo
Continuous-mode (fps)	0.7	10
Video Capture
Can take movies	+	+
Movie resolution	1280x720 320x240 640x480	1280x720 1280x720 1920x1080 640x480 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)	-	240
Image Storage
Movie file format	MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC, stereo)	AVCHD or MP4 with stereo audio
Composite video out	+	+
Ntsc/pal switchable video	+	-
Hd video out	+	+
Hd video connection	HDMI	HDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens	Zoom-Nikkor VR	LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 12 elements in 10 groups, 3 Aspherical, 2 ED elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)	25.00 - 525.00	24.00 - 480.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)	5.00	3.00 - 86.00
Zoom ratio (x)	21	20
Aperture range (f)	0.06 - 0.32	0.16 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter	-	-
Min focus range (cm)	50	50
Optical image stabilization	-	+
Digital zoom	+	+
Digital zoom values (x)	4	4
Auto Focus
Auto focus	+	+
Auto focus type	Contrast Detection: Center, Face Detection	Contrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / 23pt / 1pt / Spot / Touch Area
Auto focus assist light	+	+
Manual focus	-	-
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	LCD	LCD
Focus peaking	-	-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder	-	-
Rear display	+	+
Rear display size (inch)	3	3
Rear display resolution (dots)	921,000	920,000
Touchscreen	-	+
Articulating screen	-	-
Tilt swivel screen	-	-
Selfie screen	-	-
Max playback zoom (x)	-	16
Exposure
Iso settings	Auto (80 to 800), Sport continuous mode (40 to 3200), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400; * reduced resolution	Auto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400); Extended ISO
Auto iso mode	+	+
White balance settings	auto cloudy daylight flash fluorescent incandescent manual	auto cloudy daylight incandescent shade white set
Shutter speed range (s)	1/4000 - 4	1/2000 - 30
Bulb mode	-	-
Exposure compensation	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes	256-segment Matrix, Center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2x), Spot (digital zoom 2X or more)	Intelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure	+	+
Aperture priority	-	+
Shutter priority	-	+
Full manual exposure	-	+
Creative exposure modes	Back Light, Beach, Black and White, Copy, Close Up, Dusk/Dawn, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Museum, Night Landscape	Scene Modes: Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Hand Held Night Shot, HDR, Food, Baby1, Baby2
Self timer (s)	2 10	2 10
High resolution composite	-	-
Flash
Built-in flash	+	+
Flash modes	auto auto w/ red-eye reduction flash off flash off flash on slow syncro w/ red-eye reduction	auto auto/red-eye reduction forced off forced on slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range description	Auto ISO: [W] 0.5 to 6.0m (1 ft. 8 in. to 19 ft.), [T]: 1.5 to 3.0m (5 ft. to 9 ft. 10 in.)	0.6 - 6.4m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 3.3m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Usable memory types	sd sdhc sdx	sd sdhc sdx
Dual card slots	-	-
Raw capture support	-	-
Included memory (MB)	102	12
Included memory type	Internal	Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi	-	+
Bluetooth	-	-
Built-in gps	-	+
Microphone jack	-	-
Headphone jack	-	-
External connections	usb 2.0 high speed	usb 2.0 high speed wifi
Pictbridge compliant	-	+
Dpof compliant	+	+
Remote control	-	-
Connections (extended)	hmdi output	built-in gps built-in wi-fi micro (type d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)	2.18	-
Camera penalizes early shutter press	+	-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)	0.7	10
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)	19	6
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)	0.23	-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)	0.24	-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)	0.01	-
Startup time (s)	1.5	-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)	5.8	-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)	520	300
Battery form factor	4 x AA	Proprietary
Usable battery types	alkaline lithium disposables; nimh rechargeables	1250mah lithium-ion rechargeable 3.6v
Batteries included	4 x AA Alkaline disposable	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)	-	+
Software
Included software	nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom	adobe reader photofunstudio 9.1 pe
Os compatibility	mac os windows	-
Miscellaneous
Notes and features	5-way VR Image Stabilization, 720p HD movies, Smile Timer, Blink Warning, Red-eye Fix, Skin Softening, Easy Auto	Power O.I.S, 920K-dot Touchpanel LCD, Full HD 60p movies, Built-in GPS, Built-in Wi-Fi. Available in black or white.