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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S3000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS3 [S]ave

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Nikon Coolpix S3000 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS3 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix S3000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS3
BrandNikonPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberS3000DMC-FS3
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20102008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9495
Width (mm)1923
Height (mm)5653
Weight (g)116140
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturer-Panasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)128.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0724.71
Sensor width (mm)6.175.76
Sensor height (mm)4.554.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.541.76
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)
  • 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)
  • 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)-3
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution-
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file format-QuickTime (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensZoom-NIKKOR lensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT, 6 elements in 5 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 108.0033.00 - 100.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)43
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 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 with Face-Priority AFContrast 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)2.72.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (80 - 1600), Fixed Range Auto (80-400, 80-800), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, (High Sensitivity Mode : Auto(1600 - 6400) )
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings-
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)-1/2000 - 60
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, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-Portrait, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet
Self timer (s)-
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes-
  • 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 description-0.3 - 6.3m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 3.4m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)4750
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control--
Connections (extended)-
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-3
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-4
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)220330
Battery form factorProprietary 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
  • macos-x 10.4.11+
  • windows xp/vista/7
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSubject Tracking AF, Scene Auto Selector Mode, Smart Portrait System. Available in plum, champagne silver, black, orangeOptical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Intelligent ISO, Intelligent Scene Selector, Quick AF.



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