Nikon S640 vs Panasonic LX10
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Nikon S640 vs Panasonic LX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
- Introduced August 2009
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
- 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
- Revealed September 2016
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-LX15
- Older Model is Panasonic LX7
Nikon S640 vs Panasonic LX10 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S640 and Panasonic LX10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the S640 (12MP) and LX10 (20MP) and the S640 (1/2.3") and LX10 (1") possess totally different sensor measurements.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe S640 was unveiled 8 years prior to the LX10 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S640 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S640 grades against the LX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon S640 vs Panasonic LX10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S640 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The full galleries are available at Nikon S640 Gallery & Panasonic LX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Panasonic LX10
S640 | LX10 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Nikon S640
LX10 | S640 | |||
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Revealed | September 2016 | August 2009 | Fresher by 86 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S640 and Panasonic LX10
S640 | LX10 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Nikon S640 vs Panasonic LX10 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S640 has got outer dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic LX10 has specifications of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S640 and Panasonic LX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the S640 vs the LX10.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S640 and LX10 is 96 and 88 respectively.
Nikon S640 vs Panasonic LX10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S640 and LX10.
All in all, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S640 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic LX10 will offer you extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older S640 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon S640 vs Panasonic LX10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S640 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S640 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-LX15 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-08-04 | 2016-09-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.7-6.6 | f/1.4-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 12.10 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, Auto w/ red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MP4, H.264, AAC |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 130 gr (0.29 lb) | 310 gr (0.68 lb) |
Dimensions | 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 20 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 581 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $225 | $700 |