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

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS6 ×
Nikon Coolpix S50c ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-LS6Nikon Coolpix S50c
BrandPanasonicNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberLS6S50c
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9798
Width (mm)2721
Height (mm)6259
Weight (g)172125
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)14.17.2
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.224.71
Sensor width (mm)6.135.76
Sensor height (mm)4.64.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.421.88
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)0.81.3
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)30-
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime Motion JPEGQuickTime
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
Lens5x Optical Zoom; 7 elements in 5 groups, 5 Aspherical lenses, 8 Aspherical surfacesZoom-Nikkor (12 elements in 9 groups)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)26.00 - 130.0038.00 - 114.00
1↑Focal length (actual) (mm)5.009.00
Zoom ratio (x)53
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.360.24 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)1530
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Face / 9 pt / 1 ptContrast Detect; 5-area auto, center, manual focus area
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.73
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset (custom)
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 81/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple224-segment matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom)
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Self Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Baby, SunsetPortrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait, Party/indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close up, Museum
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 3
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red- eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red- eye reduction
  • slow sync./red- eye reduction.
  • and slow sync
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction (in-camera red-eye fix)
  • flash cancel
Flash range description0.6 - 4.6m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.6 - 2.0m (Tele/ISO Auto)Auto ISO: 0.3 to 6m (W), 0.3 to 4.0m (T)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1013
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
  • wifi
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)0.81.3
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)320130
Battery form factor2 x AAProprietary EN-EL8
Usable battery types
  • alkaline or lithium disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposables1 x Proprietary EN-EL8 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 6.0 edition
  • pictureproject
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresAvailable in black, pink or silver.Special Features: Optical Lens shift VR, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Face-priority AF, D-Lighting, Pictmotion, IEEE 802.11b/g WiFi.



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