Nikon Coolpix S8000 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Coolpix S8000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
      BrandNikonPanasonic
      ModelCoolpix S8000Lumix DMC-TS2
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Coolpix S8000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
      Sensor TypeCCDCCD
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.33-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.08 x 4.56 mm
      Total Pixels14.48 Megapixel14.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels14.2 Megapixel14.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,20080 - 6,400
      Photo Nikon Coolpix S8000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
      ProcessorExpeed C2Venus Engine HD II
      Max Image Resolution4320 x 32404320 x 3240
      Other Resolutions4224 x 2376, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768, 640 x 4804320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2560 x 1920, / 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2048 x 1536 , 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 16:94:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsHigh, NormalFine, Standard
      Color SpacesRGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Preset, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Flash
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Nikon Coolpix S8000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
      Autofocus ModesSingle
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points11
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Nikon Coolpix S8000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range30 - 300 mm28 - 128 mm
      Optical Zoom10x4.6x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.5 - 5.6f/3.3 - 5.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance2 cm5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon Coolpix S8000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.70"
      Screen Resolution921k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Nikon Coolpix S8000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Nikon Coolpix S8000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
      Min Shutter Speed8 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1300 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps1.8 fps
      Flash Nikon Coolpix S8000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Fill-in
      Slow Syncro
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow Syncro
      Flash Range5.10 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Nikon Coolpix S8000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Exposure ModesAuto, Scene
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Nikon Coolpix S8000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264AVCHD Lite
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon Coolpix S8000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Nikon Coolpix S8000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Nikon Coolpix S8000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon Coolpix S8000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
      Dimensions103 x 57 x 27 mm (4.06 x 2.24 x 1.06")99 x 63 x 24 mm (3.9 x 2.48 x 0.94")
      Weight (inc. batteries)183 g (0.40 lb / 6.46 oz)188 g (0.41 lb / 6.63 oz)
      Power and Storage Nikon Coolpix S8000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
      Battery PackEN-EL12
      Internal Storage32 MB40 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon Coolpix S8000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
      Self TimerYes (3 sec or 10 sec)Yes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


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