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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S51c and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS80 [S]ave

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Nikon Coolpix S51c ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS80 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix S51cPanasonic Lumix DMC-LS80
BrandNikonPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberS51cDMC-LS80
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Release year (year)20072008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9896
Width (mm)2131
Height (mm)5962
Weight (g)142129
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)8.18.1
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7124.71
Sensor width (mm)5.765.76
Sensor height (mm)4.294.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.771.76
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
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)
  • 3200 x 1800(5.8 mp 16:9)
  • 3246 x 2448(7.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 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)
Image file format-
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)0.9-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVIQuickTime Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensNikkor lens, 12 elements in 9 groupsLumix DC Vario lens, 6 elements in 5 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 114.0033.00 - 100.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)9.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.24 - 0.300.07 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3050
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast detect with 5-area auto, center, 99 area manual selectionContrast Detect; 1-area / 1-area high speed / 5-area
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1016
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (100 - 800), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 3200*, 6400* (* High Sensitivity Mode)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • manual
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 41/2000 - 60
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, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-Portrait, Food, Party, Candle Light, Fireworks
Self timer (s)
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • fill
  • off
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • auto / red-eye reduction
  • forced off (slow sync./red-eye reduction only in night portrait/party/candle light mode)
  • forced on
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 0.3 to 6m (W); 0.3 to 4m (T)0.3 - 5.9 m (Wide / ISO Auto), 0.3 - 3.2 m (Tele / ISO Auto)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Included memory (MB)1324
Included memory typeInternalInternal
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 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • ieee 802.11b/g
  • multi-connector (supports imagelink)
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)3.79-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.9-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.81-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.99-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.23-
Startup time (s)3.8-
Play -> record time (s)1.2-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6.7-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)150-
Battery form factor1 x proprietary EN-EL82 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • oxyride / alkaline disposable
Batteries included1 x proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable2 x AA Alkaline disposables
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • nikon software suite cd
  • arcsoft (mediaimpression / panoramamaker)
  • photofunstudio (viewer)
  • usb driver
Os compatibility
  • 10.4.x
  • windows vista
  • xp; mac os x 10.3.9
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical VR image stabilization, Face Priority AF, D-lighting, Best Shot Selector, Pictmotion, IEEE 802.11b/g WiFi.-



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