Comparison of Nikon Coolpix P520 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30

Comparison of Nikon Coolpix P520 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 [S]ave

Attribute	Nikon Coolpix P520 ×	Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 ×
General
Model	Nikon Coolpix P520	Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Brand	Nikon	Panasonic
Manufacturer url	https://www.nikonusa.com/	https://www.panasonic.com
Model number	P520	ZS30
Alternate model number(s)	-	tz40
Camera format	EVF	Compact
Release year (year)	2013	2013
Tripod mount	+	+
Length (mm)	125	108
Width (mm)	102	28
Height (mm)	84	59
Weight (g)	550	198
Waterproof	-	-
Image Sensor
Sensor type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor manufacturer	BSI	-
Effective megapixels (MP)	18.1	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)	1.26	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	4896 x 3672(18.0 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 (exif 2.3) mpo	jpeg (exif v2.3) mpo
Continuous-mode (fps)	7	10
Video Capture
Can take movies	+	+
Movie resolution	1280x720 1920x1080 640x480 960x540	1280x720 1280x720 1920x1080 640x480 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)	120	240
Image Storage
Movie file format	MOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, 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 ED VR; 14 elements in 10 groups	LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 12 elements in 10 groups, 3 Aspherical, 2 ED elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)	24.00 - 1,000.00	24.00 - 480.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)	3.00 - 180.00	3.00 - 86.00
Zoom ratio (x)	42	20
Aperture range (f)	0.12 - 0.33	0.16 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter	-	-
Min focus range (cm)	50	50
Optical image stabilization	+	+
Digital zoom	+	+
Digital zoom values (x)	2	4
Auto Focus
Auto focus	+	+
Auto focus type	Contrast Detection: 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; 0.5 cm (0.2-in.) approx. 201K-dot equivalent LCD with the diopter adjustment function (-4 to +4 m-1)	-
Focus peaking	-	-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder	+	-
Rear display	+	+
Rear display size (inch)	3.2	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	Fixed range auto (ISO 80-400, 80-800), ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Hi 1 (equivalent to 6400)	Auto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400); Extended ISO
Auto iso mode	+	+
White balance settings	auto1/2 cloudy daylight flash fluorescent incandescent manual	auto cloudy daylight incandescent shade white set
Shutter speed range (s)	1/4000 - 8	1/2000 - 30
Bulb mode	-	-
Exposure compensation	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes	224-segment Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot	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	TBA	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)	15	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 wifi	usb 2.0 high speed wifi
Pictbridge compliant	-	+
Dpof compliant	+	+
Remote control	-	-
Connections (extended)	built-in gps built-in wi-fi mini (type-c) hdmi	built-in gps built-in wi-fi micro (type d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)	7	10
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)	7	6
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)	200	300
Battery form factor	Proprietary EN-EL5	Proprietary
Usable battery types	lithium-ion rechargeable	1250mah lithium-ion rechargeable 3.6v
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	nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom	adobe reader photofunstudio 9.1 pe
Os compatibility	mac os windows	-
Miscellaneous
Notes and features	Lens-shift Vibration Reduction (VR) with Active Mode, 18.1-megapixel backside-illuminated (BSI) CMOS sensor, 3	Power O.I.S, 920K-dot Touchpanel LCD, Full HD 60p movies, Built-in GPS, Built-in Wi-Fi. Available in black or white.