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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S6300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 [S]ave

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Nikon Coolpix S6300
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
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General
ModelNikon Coolpix S6300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
BrandNikonPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberS6300DMC-FH20
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Release year (year)20122010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)94100
Width (mm)2628
Height (mm)5857
Weight (g)160159
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Sensor manufacturerBSI-
Effective megapixels (MP)1614.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.2
Sensor width (mm)6.176.13
Sensor height (mm)4.554.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.341.42
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
1Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)71.5
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1920x1080
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file format-QuickTime Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
LensZoom-Nikkor ED VRLEICA DC VARIO, 9 elements in 7 groups, 3 Aspherical
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 250.0028.00 - 224.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 45.005.00 - 40.00
Zoom ratio (x)108
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.310.06 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection with Subject TrackingContrast Detection: Face / 9 pt / 1 pt
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 (auto gain from ISO 125 to 1600), Fixed range auto (ISO 125 to 400, 125 to 800), ISO 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings-
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)-1/1600 - 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 modes20 scene modes plus special effects including Soft Focus, Sepia, High Key, Low Key, High Contrast Monochrome and Selective ColorPortrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash off
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
  • w/ red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range description-0.6 - 5.8m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 3.2m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2540
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-in memory
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)
  • hdmi
  • dc input (optional dc coupler required)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)-2.39
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)71.5
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)-0.66
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.88
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.01
Startup time (s)-1.7
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-4
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)230300
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL12Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 3.6v
  • 740mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL12 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary 3.6V, 740mAh Lithium-ion rechargea
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 5.0 edition
  • quicktime
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
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Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical VR Image Stabilization, 1080p Full HD Movies, 20 Scene modes, Easy Panorama, Subject Tracking AF, Smart Portrait SystemOptical Image Stabilization, Intelligent Auto, 720p HD movies. Available in Silver, Black, Red and Violet.



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