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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S210 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 [S]ave

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Nikon Coolpix S210 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix S210Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
BrandNikonPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberS210DMC-S3
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20082011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9099
Width (mm)1821
Height (mm)5659
Weight (g)100117
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)814.1
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)1.771.42
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)
  • 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 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)-2
Video Capture
Can take movies-+
Movie resolution-
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file format-QuickTime Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensNikkor lens, 6 elements in 5 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)0.17 - 0.320.15 - 0.32
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)6050
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus-+
Auto focus typeContrast Detect with Face Priority AFContrast Detection: Face / 11 pt / 1pt
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-16
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (64 - 800), 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000; high sensitivity mode: 64-1600Intelligent ISO; 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; High Sensitivity Mode (1600-6400)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings-
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)-1/1600 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation-+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes-Intelligent Multiple
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modes-Portrait, Soft Skin, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Baby, Sunset
Self timer (s)-
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes-
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range description-0.4 - 3.3m (Wide/I.ISO), 1.0 - 1.6m (Tele/I.ISO)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
1↑Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)5270
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control--
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-2
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)220250
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL10Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • 3.6v
  • 660mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL10 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software-
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 6.0 edition
  • quicktime
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-MEGA O.I.S. Optical Image Stabilization, Intelligent ISO, Face Detection, Intelligent Scene Selector. Available in blue, red



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