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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 ×
Nikon Coolpix S30 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Nikon Coolpix S30
BrandPanasonicNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberDMC-TS3S30
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20112012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)104102
Width (mm)2739
Height (mm)6465
Weight (g)197214
Waterproof++
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)12.110.1
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.217.28
Sensor width (mm)6.134.8
Sensor height (mm)4.63.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.531.32
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)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 1814(5.9 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • mpo
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)3.71.5
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6030
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD, QuickTime Motion JPEG-
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video--
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR; 10 elements in 8 groups, 5 Aspherical, 1 EDNIKKOR, 6 elements in 5 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 128.0029.00 - 87.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.003.00
Zoom ratio (x)4.63
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.300.17 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3030
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect:Face, AF Tracking, 23pt, 1pt, SpotContrast Detection
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.72.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)Auto (80 to 1600)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
  • auto
  • manual
Shutter speed range (s)1/1300 - 601/1000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple256-segment matrix, center-weighted
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesSports, Snow, Beach&Snorkeling, Under Water, SCN , 3D Photo; Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, SceneryScene modes include Underwater, Interval Shooting, Highlight Color, Diorama (miniature) Effect, Closeups, Continuous, Food Mode
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash off
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
  • w/ red-eye reduction
Flash range description0.3 - 5.6m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 3.1m (Tele/ISO Auto)Auto ISO: [W]: 0.3 to 3.5m (1ft. to 11ft.) [T]: 0.5 to 2.0m (1ft 8 in. to 6 ft 7 in.)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1947
Included memory typebuilt-in memoryInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • micro hdmi
-
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3.71.5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)74
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)310410
Battery form factorProprietary2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • 3.6v
  • 940mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables; nimh rechargeables
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable2 x Alkaline AAs
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 6.1 hd lite edition
  • quicktime
  • super loiloscope ( trial version)
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresMega OIS Image Stabilization, Waterproof (40 feet), Shockproof (6.6 feet), Freezproof (14 degrees F), DustproofWaterproof to 9.8 feet (3m), Shockproof to 2.6 feet (80cm), Dustproof, 720p HD Movies, Smart Portrait System



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