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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix L620 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 [S]ave

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Nikon Coolpix L620 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix L620Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
BrandNikonPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberL620ZS25
Alternate model number(s)-
  • tz35
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20132013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)108105
Width (mm)3429
Height (mm)6959
Weight (g)237193
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)18.116.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.2
Sensor width (mm)6.176.13
Sensor height (mm)4.554.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.261.33
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4864 x 2736(13.3 mp 16:9)
  • 4896 x 3672(18.0 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)
  • 2304 x 2304(5.3 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)
  • 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • mpo
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • mpo
Continuous-mode (fps)105
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 960x540
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)3060
Image Storage
Movie file format.MOV (video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, audio: AAC stereo)AVCHD or MP4 with monaural audio
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensZoom-Nikkor VR ED lens, 11 elements in 10 groups with 2 ED elementsLEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 12 elements in 10 groups, 3 Aspherical, 2 ED elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 350.0024.00 - 480.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 63.003.00 - 86.00
Zoom ratio (x)1420
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.300.16 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Center, Face detection, Target Finding AFContrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / 23pt / 1pt / Spot
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-16
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)3,2003,200
Minimum iso (native)125100
Iso settings125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; Auto (auto gain ISO 125-1600)Auto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual (custom)
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 41/2000 - 30
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes256-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 modesBack Light, Beach, Black and White Copy, Close Up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama. Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, MuseumScene 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 & red-eye reduction
  • fill flash
  • flash off
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 5.0m (1ft 8in. to 16ft.) ; [T]: 1.0 to 3.0m (3ft. 4in. to 9ft. 10in.)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)8390
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)
  • micro (type d) hdmi
  • micro (type d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)105
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)6100
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)410260
Battery form factor2 x AAProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium or alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • 1250mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 3.6v
Batteries included2 x Alkaline AAs1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included--
Internal charging supported-+
Software
Included software
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 9.1 ae
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresAvailable in black or red.Power O.I.S, Full HD 60i movies. Available in black or titanium.



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