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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S5100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 [S]ave

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 ×
Nikon Coolpix S5100 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Nikon Coolpix S5100
BrandPanasonicNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberDMC-FS15S5100
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20092010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9797
Width (mm)2222
Height (mm)5457
Weight (g)138115
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)12.112.2
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)1.531.54
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)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 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 2.21)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.7-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 1280x720
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime MotionJPEG.AVI (H.264)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensLeica DC Vario-ElmarZoom-NIKKOR lens; 7 elements in 6 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)29.00 - 145.0028.00 - 140.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.00 - 26.005.00 - 25.00
Zoom ratio (x)55
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.300.15 - 0.37
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5045
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type11-point or 1-point with tracking and face detectionContrast Detection with Face-Priority AF, Auto (9-area), Center or Manual selection (99 focus areas)
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 settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, High Sensitivity (1600 - 6400)Auto (100 - 1600), Fixed Range Auto (100-400, 100-800), 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 - 601/1500 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple224-segment maxtrix, center-weighted
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesIntelligent Scene, Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party18 Scene Modes
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
-
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.3 - 5.3m; Tele: 1.0 - 3.0m at ISO AutoAuto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 6.0m (1ft. 8in. to 19ft.) [T]: 0.7 to 2.5m (2ft. 4in. to 8ft.)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)5032
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--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)3.25-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.7-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)3-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.9-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)1.18-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.12-
Startup time (s)2.2-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)330200
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary EN-EL10
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL10 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • arcsoft mediaimpression
  • arcsoft panorama maker
  • photofunstudio v3.0
  • nikon software suite cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • macos-x 10.4.11+
  • windows xp/vista/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-4-way VR Image Stabilization System with new tripod detection function found on premium NIKKOR lenses, Scene Auto Selector



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