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

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS3 ×
Nikon Coolpix S3000 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS3Nikon Coolpix S3000
BrandPanasonicNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberDMC-FS3S3000
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20082010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9594
Width (mm)2319
Height (mm)5356
Weight (g)140116
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerPanasonic-
Effective megapixels (MP)8.112
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7128.07
Sensor width (mm)5.766.17
Sensor height (mm)4.294.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.761.54
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 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 2.2)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)3-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
-
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime (Motion JPEG)-
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT, 6 elements in 5 groupsZoom-NIKKOR lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)33.00 - 100.0027.00 - 108.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.006.00
Zoom ratio (x)34
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 Detect: Face / 1-point/ 1-point high speed/ 9-pointContrast Detection with Face-Priority AF
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--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, (High Sensitivity Mode : Auto(1600 - 6400) )Auto (80 - 1600), Fixed Range Auto (80-400, 80-800), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
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 modesIntelligent Multiple-
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, 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 description0.3 - 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)5047
Included memory typeInternalInternal
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--
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)330220
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary EN-EL10
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 X Proprietary EN-EL10 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
1↑Included software
  • arcsoft (mediaimpression / panorama maker)
  • photofunstudio -viewer-
  • usb driver
  • nikon software suite cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • macos-x 10.4.11+
  • windows xp/vista/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Intelligent ISO, Intelligent Scene Selector, Quick AF.Subject Tracking AF, Scene Auto Selector Mode, Smart Portrait System. Available in plum, champagne silver, black, orange



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