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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 [S]ave

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Nikon Coolpix S10
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General
ModelNikon Coolpix S10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
BrandNikonPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberS10ZS8
Camera formatSwivelCompact
Release year (year)20062011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)113105
Width (mm)4133
Height (mm)7558
Weight (g)220210
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)614.1
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7128.2
Sensor width (mm)5.766.13
Sensor height (mm)4.294.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.051.42
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 16:9
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)
  • 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 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.21.9
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTimeQuckTime Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensNikkorLEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 12 elements in 10 groups, 3 Aspherical
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 380.0024.00 - 384.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.00 - 63.008.00
Zoom ratio (x)1016
Aperture range (f)0.07 - 0.290.17 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3050
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast DetectContrast Detect: Face, AF Tracking, 23pt, 1pt, Spot
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.53
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800Auto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/1000 - 21/4000 - 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, 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, MuseumCustom, SCN, My SCN2, My SCN1; Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 3
  • 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)
  • off
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range description[W]0.3-5.4m/ 11.8 in - 17.7 ft, [T] 1.0-5.4m/3.3 ft - 17.7 ft.0.6 - 5.0m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 2.8m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Usable memory types
  • s
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1670
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
1Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 1.1
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)3.121.58
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.21.9
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-3
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.740.24
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.760.25
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.070.01
Startup time (s)1.91.5
Play -> record time (s)0.5-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.54.9
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300340
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL5Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • 3.6v
  • 895mah 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
  • pictureproject
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 6.0
  • quicktime
  • super loiloscope ( trial version)
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
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Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresNikon Vibration Reduction technology.Power O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization), 3-inch LCD, 720p HD movies. Available in black and silver.



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