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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix P90 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 [S]ave

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Nikon Coolpix P90 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix P90Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18
BrandNikonPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberP90DMC-FZ18
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20092007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)114118
Width (mm)9988
Height (mm)8375
Weight (g)495441
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)12.18.1
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.224.71
Sensor width (mm)6.135.76
Sensor height (mm)4.64.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.531.76
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3984 x 2656(10.6 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 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 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
  • raw
Continuous-mode (fps)1.43
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)QuickTime MotionJPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensNikkor ED lensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)26.00 - 624.0028.00 - 504.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.008.00
Zoom ratio (x)2418
Aperture range (f)0.20 - 0.360.12 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5030
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast detect with Face-priority AF; 9-area Auto, 99-area manual select, centerFace / 1-point / 1-point high speed / 3-point high speed / Multi-point / Spot autofocus
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 0.24", 230K pixel color LCD0.44" electronic viewfinder w/ 188,000 pixels
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000207,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1016
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (64 - 800), 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, 3200*, 6400* (* at 3MP or less)Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 6400* (high sensitivity mode only)
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset
  • auto / daylight / cloudy / shade / halogen / flash / white set 1 / white set 2
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 81/2000 - 60
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes256-segment matrix, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot AF areaIntelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modes-Food, Party, Candle Light, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Panning, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial photo)
Self timer (s)
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • flash cancel
  • rear-curtain sync
  • slow sync.
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: [Wide Angle]: Approx. 0.5 to 8.0m; [Tele]: Approx. 1.7 to 5.0m0.3 - 6.0m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 4.0m (Tele/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)4727
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 1.1
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)-
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.021.87
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)-2.77
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.43
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)134
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.530.4
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.480.5
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)-0.26
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.840.55
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.010.02
Startup time (s)2.83.1
Play -> record time (s)-1.8
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6.64.3
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)200400
Battery form factor1 x Proprietary EN-EL5Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL5 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • nikon software suite cd-rom
  • arcsoft mediaimpression
  • arcsoft panoramamaker
  • lumix simple viewer
  • photofunstudio -viewer
  • silkypix developer studio 2.1se
  • usb driver
Os compatibility
  • 10.4.
  • windows vista (32bit)
  • xp; mac os x 10.3.9
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical VR image stabilization, Motion Detection, Best Shot Selector (BSS), In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Enhanced Face-Priority AFMEGA OIS (Optical Image Stabilization); Intelligent ISO mode; Intelligent Auto Mode (combines Optical Image Stabilization



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