Comparison of Nikon Coolpix P500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Nikon Coolpix P500 × |  Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 × |
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| General | ||
| Model | Nikon Coolpix P500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 |
| Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Manufacturer url | - | https://www.panasonic.com |
| Model number | P500 | ZS30 |
| Alternate model number(s) | - |
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| Camera format | EVF | Compact |
| Release year (year) | 2011 | 2013 |
| Tripod mount | + | + |
| Length (mm) | 116 | 108 |
| Width (mm) | 103 | 28 |
| Height (mm) | 84 | 59 |
| Weight (g) | 499 | 198 |
| Waterproof | - | - |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Effective megapixels (MP) | 12.1 | 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) | 1.54 | 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 |
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| Image file format |
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| Continuous-mode (fps) | 8 | 10 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies | + | + |
| Movie resolution |
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| Movie max framerate (fps) | - | 240 |
| Image Storage | ||
| Movie file format | .MOV (H.264/MPEG-4) | 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 ED VR lens; 14 elements in 9 groups | LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 12 elements in 10 groups, 3 Aspherical, 2 ED elements |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm) | 23.00 - 810.00 | 24.00 - 480.00 |
| Focal length (actual) (mm) | 4.00 - 144.00 | 3.00 - 86.00 |
| Zoom ratio (x) | 36 | 20 |
| Aperture range (f) | 0.12 - 0.29 | 0.16 - 0.30 |
| Integrated nd filter | - | - |
| Min focus range (cm) | 50 | 50 |
| Optical image stabilization | - | + |
| Digital zoom | + | + |
| Digital zoom values (x) |
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| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto focus | + | + |
| Auto focus type | Contrast Detect AF: Auto (9-area automatic selection), Center, Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areas, Subject tracking | Contrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / 23pt / 1pt / Spot / Touch Area |
| Auto focus assist light | + | + |
| Manual focus | - | - |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder | EVF / LCD | LCD |
| Viewfinder type | EVF type; 0.24 in. TFT LCD, approx. 230,000 dot with diopter adjustment | - |
| 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) | 10 | 16 |
| Exposure | ||
| Iso settings | Auto (160 to 800), Fixed Range Auto (160 to 200, 160 to 400), High ISO Sensitivity Auto (ISO 160 to 1600) 160, 200, 400, 800 | Auto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*, High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400); *Extended ISO |
| Auto iso mode | + | + |
| White balance settings |
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| Shutter speed range (s) | 1/1500 - 8 | 1/2000 - 30 |
| Bulb mode | - | - |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Explosure metering modes | Matrix, Center weighted, Spot, Spot AF Area | Intelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot |
| Program auto exposure | + | + |
| Aperture priority | + | + |
| Shutter priority | + | + |
| Full manual exposure | + | + |
| Creative exposure modes | 19 Scene modes including Advanced Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Party/Indoor, Beach, Snow, Sunset | Scene Modes: Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Hand Held Night Shot, HDR, Food, Baby1, Baby2 |
| Self timer (s) |
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| Time lapse (intervalometer) | + | - |
| High resolution composite | - | - |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in flash | + | + |
| Flash modes |
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| Flash range description | [W]: 0.5 to 8.0 m (1 ft. 8 in. to 26 ft.) [T]: 2.2 to 4.5 m (7ft 3 in. to 14 ft.) | 0.6 - 6.4m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 3.3m (Tele/ISO Auto) |
| Usable memory types |
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| 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 |
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| Pictbridge compliant | - | + |
| Dpof compliant | - | + |
| Remote control | - | - |
| Connections (extended) |
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| Performance Timing | ||
| Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame) | 1.57 | - |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press | - | - |
| Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps) | 8 | 10 |
| Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames) | 5 | 6 |
| Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s) | 0.16 | - |
| Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s) | 0.12 | - |
| Shutter lag (prefocused) (s) | 0.01 | - |
| Startup time (s) | 1.5 | - |
| Flash cycle time, full power (s) | 7.5 | - |
| Power | ||
| Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots) | 220 | 300 |
| Battery form factor | Proprietary EN-EL5 | Proprietary |
| Usable battery types |
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| Batteries included | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL5 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + | + |
| Software | ||
| Included software |
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| Os compatibility |
| - |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes and features | Tilting Hi-res LCD, 5-way VR Image Stabilization, Dual EXPEED C2 processors, full PASM, 19 Scene modes, full 1080p HD movies | Power O.I.S, 920K-dot Touchpanel LCD, Full HD 60p movies, Built-in GPS, Built-in Wi-Fi. Available in black or white. |
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