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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S31 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55 ×
Nikon Coolpix S31 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX55Nikon Coolpix S31
BrandPanasonicNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberDMC-FX55S31
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20072013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)95105
Width (mm)2342
Height (mm)5765
Weight (g)165185
Waterproof-+
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)8.110.1
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7117.28
Sensor width (mm)5.764.8
Sensor height (mm)4.293.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.761.32
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 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 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 v2.21)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)31.5
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 848x480
  • 1280x720
Movie max framerate (fps)-30
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime MotionJPEG-
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARITNIKKOR; 6 elements in 5 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 100.0029.00 - 87.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.003.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.573
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.360.17 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5030
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeFace / 1-point/ 1-point high speed/ 3-point high speed/ 5-point/ Spot autofocusContrast Detection: Center, Face detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)16-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1250, 1600, 6400* (high sensitivity mode only)Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto / daylight / cloudy / shade / halogen / white set
  • auto
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 601/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent MultipleMatrix, Center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2x), Spot (digital zoom 2X or more)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Soft Skin, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, PetClose Up, Continuous shooting, Diorama effect, Fireworks Show, Food, Interval shooting, Mirror, Underwater, Soft
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
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
  • w/ red-eye reduction
Flash range description0.6 - 6.3m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 3.1m (Tele/ISO Auto)Auto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 3.5m (1ft. 8 in. to 11 ft.) [T]: 0.5 to 2.0m (1ft 8 in. to 6 ft 6 in.)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2725
Included memory typebuilt-in memoryInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 1.1
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
-
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)31.5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)44
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)280260
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary EN-EL12
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL12 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • arcsoft media impression
  • arcsoft panorama maker
  • lumix simple viewer
  • photofunstudio -viewer-
  • usb driver
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Waterproof (up to 16.4 feet), Shockproof (up to 3.9 feet) and Dustproof. Available in White, Blue, Pink, Brown or Yellow.



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