Nikon Coolpix S620 with Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 Overview
Let's compare Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 with Nikon Coolpix S620.
These models are included in the Small Sensor Compact cameras.
Panasonic S2 was released in 2012, and Nikon S620 in 2009.
Lumix DMC-S2 is newer, which is a plus. Coolpix S620 3 years older.
However 3 years, the difference is not so bad.
The sensor resolution of Lumix DMC-S2 is greater than that of Coolpix S620. However, the difference of 2 MP is not very significant.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is .
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is .
Both cameras have Optical image stabilization.
Both cameras feature a 2-inch fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 has 1.0 fps continuous shooting.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 has 1.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
Lumix DMC-S2 |
Coolpix S620 |
| Brand |
Panasonic
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Nikon
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| Model |
Lumix DMC-S2 |
Coolpix S620 |
| Announced |
January, 2012 |
February, 2009 |
| Body Type |
Compact |
Compact |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
fixed lens |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
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| Number of Lenses |
0 |
0 |
| Macro Focus Range |
5 |
2 |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
2" |
2" |
| Screen Type |
Fixed |
Fixed |
| Screen Resolution |
230k pixels |
230k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
None |
None |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
n/a% |
n/a% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.0 |
0.0 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
23 |
0 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
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| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/8 sec |
1/8 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/1600 sec |
1/2000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
2.0 fps |
1.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
3.30 |
no built-in flash |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±2 EV |
±2 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
1/2.3 |
1/2.3 |
| Sensor Type |
CCD |
CCD |
| Sensor Dimensions |
6.08 x 4.56 mm |
6.08 x 4.56 mm |
| Sensor Area |
27.7 mm² |
27.7 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
14 MP |
12 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
4320 x 3240 |
4000 x 3000 |
| Max Native ISO |
6400 |
6400 |
| Min Native ISO |
100 |
100 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
1280 x 720 |
640 x 480 |
| Video Formats |
Motion JPEG |
Motion JPEG |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
None |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
280 shots |
0 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
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| Battery Model |
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EN-EL12 |
| Physical |
| Weight |
112 g |
120 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
98 x 57 x 21 mm |
53 x 90 x 23 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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