Nikon S2900 vs Panasonic LZ40
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Nikon S2900 vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2015
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
- Revealed January 2014
- Superseded the Panasonic LZ30
Nikon S2900 vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Nikon S2900 vs Panasonic LZ40, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S2900 (20MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The S2900 was released 13 months later than the LZ40 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S2900 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S2900 matches up vs the LZ40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon S2900 vs Panasonic LZ40 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S2900 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S2900 Gallery & Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Panasonic LZ40
S2900 | LZ40 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | January 2014 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Nikon S2900
LZ40 | S2900 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Panasonic LZ40
S2900 | LZ40 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S2900 vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S2900 has got external dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ40 has measurements of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S2900 vs Panasonic LZ40 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S2900 compared to the LZ40.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S2900 and LZ40 is 96 and 67 respectively.
Nikon S2900 vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S2900 and LZ40.
As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you may want to take the age of the cameras into account. The fresher S2900 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S2900 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S2900 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S2900 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2015-01-14 | 2014-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 22-924mm (42.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.0-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 10.80 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 119 grams (0.26 lb) | 524 grams (1.16 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 pictures | 320 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $117 | $219 |