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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S2500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 ×
Nikon Coolpix S2500 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Nikon Coolpix S2500
BrandPanasonicNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberDMC-FH5S2500
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9493
Width (mm)1920
Height (mm)5457
Weight (g)121117
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)16.112
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.228.07
Sensor width (mm)6.136.17
Sensor height (mm)4.64.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.331.54
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
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)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 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)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)2-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime Motion JPEG-
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 6 elements in 5 groups, 3 AsphericalZoom-Nikkor VR
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 112.0027.00 - 108.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 20.006.00
Zoom ratio (x)44
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.320.17 - 0.31
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 Detection: Face / AF Tracking / 11pt / 1ptContrast Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.72.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)16-
Exposure
Iso settingsIntelligent ISO; 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; High Sensitivity Mode (1600-6400)Auto (80 to 1600), Fixed range auto (ISO 80 to 400, 80 to 800); 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
-
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 60-
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple-
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party19 Scene modes.
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
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 description0.4 - 3.3m (Wide/I.ISO), 1.0 - 1.6m (Tele/I.ISO)-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)7016
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
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)260-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary EN-EL19
Usable battery types
  • 3.6v
  • 660mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL19 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 6.0 edition
  • quicktime
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresMEGA O.I.S. Optical Image Stabilization, Intelligent ISO, Face Detection, Intelligent Scene Selector, 28 scene modes. Metallic-



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