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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S8200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 ×
Nikon Coolpix S8200 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30Nikon Coolpix S8200
BrandPanasonicNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberZS30S8200
Alternate model number(s)
  • tz40
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Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20132011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)108104
Width (mm)2833
Height (mm)5959
Weight (g)198213
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)18.116.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.26-
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1920(3.7 mp 1:1)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2448 x 2448(6.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3664 x 3664(13.4 mp 1:1)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 4896 x 2752(13.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4896 x 3264(16.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4896 x 3672(18.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
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Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • mpo
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)106
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 1920x1080
Movie max framerate (fps)24030
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD or MP4 with stereo audio.MOV (H.264 + AAC stereo)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 12 elements in 10 groups, 3 Aspherical, 2 ED elementsZoom-Nikkor VR ED lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 480.0025.00 - 350.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.00 - 86.005.00 - 63.00
Zoom ratio (x)2014
Aperture range (f)0.16 - 0.300.17 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / 23pt / 1pt / Spot / Touch AreaContrast Detection with Face-Priority AF and Subject Tracking AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)920,000921,600
Touchscreen+-
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)16-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*, High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400); *Extended ISOAuto (100 to 1600), Fixed Range Auto (100 to 400 or 100 to 800), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual (custom)
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/1600 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot-
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesScene Modes: Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Hand Held Night Shot, HDR, Food, Baby1, Baby2Back Light, Beach, Black and White Copy, Close Up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Museum
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto & red-eye reduction
  • fill flash
  • flash off
  • slow sync
Flash range description0.6 - 6.4m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 3.3m (Tele/ISO Auto)Auto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 5.5m (1ft 8in. to 18ft.); [T]: 1.0 to 3.0m (3ft. 4in. to 9ft. 10in.)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1289
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi+-
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps+-
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • built-in gps
  • built-in wi-fi
  • micro (type d) hdmi
  • mini hdmi
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)106
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)65
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300250
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary EN-EL12
Usable battery types
  • 1250mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 3.6v
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL12 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 9.1 pe
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresPower O.I.S, 920K-dot Touchpanel LCD, Full HD 60p movies, Built-in GPS, Built-in Wi-Fi. Available in black or white.BSI CMOS sensor, VR Image Stabilization, Full HD 1080p movies with stereo sound, 6 fps burst mode, Special Effects (record)



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