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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S31 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 ×
Nikon Coolpix S31 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Nikon Coolpix S31
BrandPanasonicNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberDMC-TS3S31
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20112013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)104105
Width (mm)2742
Height (mm)6465
Weight (g)197185
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
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
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect:Face, AF Tracking, 23pt, 1pt, SpotContrast Detection: Center, Face 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, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
  • auto
Shutter speed range (s)1/1300 - 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 modesSports, Snow, Beach&Snorkeling, Under Water, SCN , 3D Photo; Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, SceneryClose Up, Continuous shooting, Diorama effect, Fireworks Show, Food, Interval shooting, Mirror, Underwater, Soft
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
  • w/ red-eye reduction
Flash range description0.3 - 5.6m (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
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1925
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)310260
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary EN-EL12
Usable battery types
  • 3.6v
  • 940mah 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
  • 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 (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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