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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S52c and Panasonic Lumix DMC-F3 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix S52c ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F3 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix S52cPanasonic Lumix DMC-F3
BrandNikonPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberS52cDMC-F3
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20082010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9896
Width (mm)2122
Height (mm)5954
Weight (g)125132
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)912.1
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)1.671.53
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 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)
  • 3456 x 2592(9.0 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)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)-1
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution-
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVIQuickTime Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensZoom-Nikkor lens, 12 elements in 9 groupsLEICA DC VARIO, 6 elements in 5 groups, 3 Aspherical
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 114.0028.00 - 112.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)9.005.00 - 20.00
Zoom ratio (x)34
Aperture range (f)0.24 - 0.300.36
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 Face Priority AF; 5-area/Single-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)1016
Exposure
Iso settings100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; Auto (auto gain ISO 100-800), High-Sensitivity mode (ISO 100-2000)Auto, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • white balance preset
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)-1/1000 - 60
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesNot statedIntelligent Multiple
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
1↑Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesNot statedPortrait, Soft Skin, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • flash cancel/ flash off
  • red-eye reduction
  • redeye reduction with slow sync
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range description18 ft (5.5m)0.3 - 7.1m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.7 - 3.0m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)3840
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)
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • dc input (requires optional dc coupler)
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-1
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)200220
Battery form factor1 x Proprietary EN-EL8Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 3.6v
  • 740mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL8 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary 3.6V, 740mAh Lithium-ion rechargea
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • nikon software suite cd
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 5.0 edition
  • quicktime
Os compatibility
  • windows vista (32-bit) xp he/pro; mac os x 10.3.9+
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Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresWi-Fi enabled version of S52. Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) Image Stabilization, Face-priority AF, In-Camera Red-Eye FixDigital Image Stabilization, Intelligent Auto, 720p HD movies. Available in Silver and Black.



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