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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S4 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 ×
Nikon Coolpix S4 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7Nikon Coolpix S4
BrandPanasonicNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberDMC-FZ7S4
Camera formatEVFSwivel
Release year (year)20062005
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)113112
Width (mm)7937
Height (mm)7269
Weight (g)357205
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)66
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7124.71
Sensor width (mm)5.765.76
Sensor height (mm)4.294.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.052.05
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • tiff
-
Continuous-mode (fps)3.21.4
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime (Motion JPEG)QuickTime
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARITZoom-Nikkor
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)36.00 - 432.0038.00 - 380.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.00 - 72.003.00 - 63.00
Zoom ratio (x)1210
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.29
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 type1, 3 or 9-point-
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type, 0.33" 114K pixel color LCD-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)114,000110,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Max playback zoom (x)16-
Exposure
Iso settings80, 100, 200, 400, 800*, 1600* (High Sensitivity mode only)Auto, 50-400
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • halogen
  • white set
  • auto white balance
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • pre for custom presetting of white balance
  • speedlight (flash)
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 81/1000 - 2
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot256-Segment Matrix
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Soft Skin, Sports, Scenery, Night Scenery, Panning, Night Portrait, Fireworks, Party, Food, Candle, Starry Sky, Baby1Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close Up, Museum
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced on/off
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction (in-camera red-eye fix)
  • flash cancel
  • slow sync.
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.3 - 6.0m (ISO Auto) Tele: 0.3 - 5.4m (ISO Auto)1 ft. 4 in. – 10 ft./0.4-3.1m
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
Usable memory types
  • s
  • s
Dual card slots--
Uncompressed format
  • tiff
-
Included memory (MB)-13
Included memory type-Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 1.1
  • usb 1.1
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.832.41
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3.21.4
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)78
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.580.64
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.61.45
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.31-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.020.06
Shutter lag (notes)This camera has alternate high-speed AF modes (not tested)-
Startup time (s)2.52
Play -> record time (s)1.61.1
Flash cycle time, full power (s)48
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)320290
Battery form factorProprietary2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included1x Proprietary 710mAh Lithium Ion rechargeable2 x AA Alkaline disposable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • arcsoft panorama maker
  • arcsoft photobase
  • arcsoft photoimpression
  • lumix simple viewer
  • photofunstudio -viewer-
  • usb driver
  • pictureproject
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows



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