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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix P5100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 [S]ave

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Nikon Coolpix P5100 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix P5100Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
BrandNikonPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberP5100DMC-TS2
Alternate model number(s)-
  • dmc-ft2
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20072010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9899
Width (mm)4124
Height (mm)6563
Weight (g)230190
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)12.114.1
Sensor format1/1.72 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)41.5228.2
Sensor width (mm)7.446.13
Sensor height (mm)5.584.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.861.42
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)
  • 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)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)0.71.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVCHD Lite, QT MotionJPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
LensNikkor lens, 7 elements in 6 groupsLEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR; 10 elements in 8 groups, 5 Aspherical, 1 ED
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 123.0028.00 - 128.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.008.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.514.6
Aperture range (f)0.19 - 0.370.06 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3030
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, centerContrast Detect: Face, AF Tracking, 11 pt, 1 pt HS, 1 pt, Spot
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeReal-image optical zoom-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
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* (*3200 at 5MP or less)Auto, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 81/1300 - 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
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close up, MuseumPortrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2
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
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionRange: (W) 0.3 to 8 m (1 ft. to 26 ft. 2.9 in.), (T) 0.3 to 4.0 m (1 ft. to 13 ft. 1.5 in.)0.3 - 5.1m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 2.8m (Tele/ISO Auto)
External flash connectionHot Shoe (iTTL)-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)5240
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc in
  • dc input
  • mini hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.61.72
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.71.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)33
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.680.28
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.750.28
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)1-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.070.01
Startup time (s)3.31.5
Play -> record time (s)0.8-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)63.5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)240360
Battery form factor1 x proprietary EN-EL5Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • 3.6v
  • 940mah 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
  • photofunstudio 5.0 hd edition
Os compatibility
  • 10.4.
  • windows vista (32bit)
  • xp; mac os x 10.3.9
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Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical lens shift VR image stabilization, Face-priority AF, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix and D-Lighting.Waterproof, Dustproof, Freezeproof, Shockproof, Optical Image Stabilization, Intelligent Auto, 720p HD Movie Mode (AVCHD Lite



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