Nikon S560 vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications

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1/2.33 inch 28.2mm²
10.0 megapixels
31.00mm - 174.00mm (35mm eq.)

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4/3 224.9mm²
12.1 megapixels

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Detailed specifications
Nikon Coolpix S560
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:		Panasonic GF1 GF1 vs GF2
Successor:		Panasonic GF3 GF2 vs GF3
General
Model Number:	S560	GF2
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$250.00	$699.95
Street Price:		$616.68
Date Available:	2008-09-30	2011-01-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	4.6 oz (130 g)	12.9 oz (367 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	3.7 x 2.1 x 0.9 in. (93 x 55 x 24 mm)	4.4 x 2.7 x 1.3 in. (113 x 68 x 33 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CCD	Live MOS
Sensor Manufacturer:		Panasonic
Effective Megapixels:	10.0	12.1
Sensor Format:	1/2.33 inch	4/3
Sensor size:	28.198mm² (6.13mm x 4.6mm)	224.9mm² (17.30mm x 13.00mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	1.68 microns	4.33 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a	2.0x
Aspect Ratio:	4:3, 16:9	4:3, 3:2
Color Filter Type:		RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:		Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	No	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	Yes	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:		54
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):		21.2
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):		10.3
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):		506
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 2736 x 2736 (7.5 MP, 1:1), 3584 x 2016 (7.2 MP, 16:9), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)	4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3), 4000 x 2672 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 2112 x 2112 (4.5 MP, 1:1), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1504 x 1504 (2.3 MP, 1:1), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1064 (1.7 MP, 3:2), 1600 x 904 (1.4 MP, Other), 1440 x 1440 (2.1 MP, 1:1)
Image File Format:		JPEG (EXIF v2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	n/a	2.6
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:		1920x1080 (60i/50i) 1280x720 (60p/60p) 848x480 (30) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30)
Movie File Format:		AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Composite Video Out:		Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a	No
HD Video Out:		Yes
HD Video Connection:		HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a	Micro Four Thirds
Lens:	Nikkor	Panasonic 14mm f/2.5 ASPH LUMIX G, 6 elements in 5 groups, including 3 aspherical lenses
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	31 - 174mm	28mm
Focal Length (actual):	6.3 - 31.5mm	14mm
Zoom Ratio:	5.00x	1.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - ???	f/2.5 - f/22
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	60 cm to Infinity 23.6 in to Infinity	18 cm to Infinity 7.1 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	10 cm to Infinity 3.9 in to Infinity
Filter Thread:	n/a	46.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	4x	Up to 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	n/a	Contrast detection with Face detect, AF tracking, 23-area, 1 area, Touch
Auto Focus Assist Light?	No	Yes
Manual Focus:	No	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	LCD	LCD
Viewfinder Type:		Optional EVF mounted in flash hotshoe
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	2.7	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	230,000 dots	460,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No
Selfie Screen:	No
Max Playback Zoom:		16.0x
Top Deck Display:		No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):
Minimum ISO (native):
ISO Settings:	Auto (64 - 800), 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, 3200	Auto, 100-6400; Intelligent ISO
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:		Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Flash, White Set 1, White Set 2, Color Temperature Setting
Shutter Speed Range:		1/4000 - 60 sec
Bulb Mode:	No	No
Exposure Compensation:		+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:		144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	No	Yes
Aperture Priority:	No	Yes
Shutter Priority:	No	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	No	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:		Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Architecture, Sports, Peripheral Defocus, Flower, Food, Objects,,Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Illiminatioms, Baby 1, 2, Pet, Party, Sunset
Self Timer:		2, 10, 10 (3) seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	n/a	Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	6.0 m / 19.7 ft.
Flash Range Description:	n/a	Lens dependent
Max Flash Sync:		1/160
Flash Exposure Compensation:
External Flash Connection:	n/a	Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:		Yes
Uncompressed Format:		RAW, RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:		AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Included Memory:	44.0 MB	No memory included
Included Memory Type:	built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	No	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	No	Yes
Remote Control:	No	No
Remote Control Type:
Connections (extended):		Mini HDMI (Type C)

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):		0.72
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):		0.71
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):		7
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?		No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):		2.6
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):		Unlimited
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):		0.34 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):		0.089 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):		0.69 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):		0.074 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):		Full AF lag, 23-area AF: 0.348s
Startup Time:		1.0 seconds
Play -> Record Time:		0.7 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:		5.6 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	160 shots	320 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary	Proprietary 7.2v 1010mAh
Usable Battery Types:	EN-EL11 Lithium Ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x EN-EL11 Lithium Ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:		PhotofunStudio 6.0 HD, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Super LoiloScope (trial), USB Driver
OS Compatibility:		Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:		Most compact CSC from Panasonic yet; 460K-dot touch-screen LCD, 1920x1080@60i and 1280x720@60p HD movies. Available in black, silver, white, and red models with the following kit options: DMC-GF2C 14mm F2.5 Lens Kit and DMC-GF2K 14-42mm Zoom Lens Kit.