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

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix S4 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix S4Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7
BrandNikonPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberS4DMC-FZ7
Camera formatSwivelEVF
Release year (year)20052006
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)112113
Width (mm)3779
Height (mm)6972
Weight (g)205357
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 ratio4:34:3, 16:9
1↑Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 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)
Image file format-
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • tiff
Continuous-mode (fps)1.43.2
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTimeQuickTime (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensZoom-NikkorLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 380.0036.00 - 432.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.00 - 63.006.00 - 72.00
Zoom ratio (x)1012
Aperture range (f)0.290.12 - 0.36
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 type-1, 3 or 9-point
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type-EVF 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)110,000114,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-16
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 50-40080, 100, 200, 400, 800*, 1600* (High Sensitivity mode only)
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto white balance
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • pre for custom presetting of white balance
  • speedlight (flash)
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • halogen
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/1000 - 21/2000 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes256-Segment MatrixIntelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot
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, Sports, Scenery, Night Scenery, Panning, Night Portrait, Fireworks, Party, Food, Candle, Starry Sky, Baby1
Self timer (s)
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction (in-camera red-eye fix)
  • flash cancel
  • slow sync.
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced on/off
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range description1 ft. 4 in. – 10 ft./0.4-3.1mWide: 0.3 - 6.0m (ISO Auto) Tele: 0.3 - 5.4m (ISO Auto)
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 typeInternal-
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)2.410.83
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.43.2
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)87
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.640.58
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)1.450.6
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)-0.31
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.060.02
Shutter lag (notes)-This camera has alternate high-speed AF modes (not tested)
Startup time (s)22.5
Play -> record time (s)1.11.6
Flash cycle time, full power (s)84
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)290320
Battery form factor2 x AAProprietary
Usable battery types
  • alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposable1x Proprietary 710mAh Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • pictureproject
  • arcsoft panorama maker
  • arcsoft photobase
  • arcsoft photoimpression
  • lumix simple viewer
  • photofunstudio -viewer-
  • usb driver
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows



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