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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S50c and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS6 [S]ave

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Nikon Coolpix S50c ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS6 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix S50cPanasonic Lumix DMC-LS6
BrandNikonPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberS50cLS6
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9897
Width (mm)2127
Height (mm)5962
Weight (g)125172
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)7.214.1
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)1.881.42
Aspect ratio4:34:3
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)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 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 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.30.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-30
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTimeQuickTime Motion JPEG
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensZoom-Nikkor (12 elements in 9 groups)5x Optical Zoom; 7 elements in 5 groups, 5 Aspherical lenses, 8 Aspherical surfaces
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 114.0026.00 - 130.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)9.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)35
Aperture range (f)0.24 - 0.300.05 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3015
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect; 5-area auto, center, manual focus areaContrast Detection: Face / 9 pt / 1 pt
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)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset (custom)
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 41/2000 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes224-segment matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom)Intelligent Multiple
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, Self Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Baby, Sunset
Self timer (s)
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • and slow sync
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction (in-camera red-eye fix)
  • flash cancel
  • auto
  • auto/red- eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red- eye reduction
  • slow sync./red- eye reduction.
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 0.3 to 6m (W), 0.3 to 4.0m (T)0.6 - 4.6m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.6 - 2.0m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1310
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi+-
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)3.18-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.30.8
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.78-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.99-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.25-
Startup time (s)3.7-
Play -> record time (s)2.5-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)130320
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL82 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • alkaline or lithium disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL8 Lithium Ion rechargeable2 x AA Alkaline disposables
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • pictureproject
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 6.0 edition
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSpecial Features: Optical Lens shift VR, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Face-priority AF, D-Lighting, Pictmotion, IEEE 802.11b/g WiFi.Available in black, pink or silver.



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