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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS20 [S]ave

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Nikon Coolpix S700 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS20 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix S700Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS20
BrandNikonPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberS700DMC-FS20
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20072008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)8995
Width (mm)2323
Height (mm)5457
Weight (g)147154
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturer-Panasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)12.110.1
Sensor format1/1.72 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)41.5228.2
Sensor width (mm)7.446.13
Sensor height (mm)5.584.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.861.68
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)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 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)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)0.72.5
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 lensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 7 elements in 6 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)37.00 - 111.0030.00 - 120.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)7.008.00
Zoom ratio (x)34
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.36-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast detect: 9-area, center, manual selection of 99 areasContrast Detect: Face / 1-point/ 1-point high speed / 9-point
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 (64 - 1000), 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, 3200Auto,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, (High Sensitivity Mode : Auto(1600 - 6400) )
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)1/2000 - 41/2000 - 60
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes256-segment matrix, center-weighted, spot (digital zoom)Intelligent Multiple
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Night Portrait, Sports, Landscape, Party, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Museum, Fireworks ShowPortrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-Portrait, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet
Self timer (s)
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • anytime flash
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • flash cancel/ flash off
  • forced flash
  • redeye reduction with slow sync
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off (slow sync./red-eye reduction only in night portrait/party/candle light mode only)
  • forced on
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 0.3 to 4.8m (W), 0.3 to 2.4m (T)0.3 - 5.3m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.5 - 3.0m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)5250
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 1.1
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc in
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.36-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.72.5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)33
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.61-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.77-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.69-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)2.5-
Play -> record time (s)1.9-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.6-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)150280
Battery form factor1 x proprietary EN-EL10Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • 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
  • nikon software suite cd-rom
  • arcsoft (mediaimpression / panorama maker)
  • photofunstudio -viewer-
  • usb driver
Os compatibility
  • mac os x
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresVR Image Stabilization, In-camera Red-Eye Fix, Face-Priority AF, D-Lighting, Distortion ControlOptical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Intelligent ISO, Intelligent Scene Selector, Quick AF.



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