Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot A710 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ7

Comparison of Canon PowerShot A710 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ7 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ7 ×
Canon PowerShot A710 IS ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ7Canon PowerShot A710 IS
BrandPanasonicCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberDMC-LZ7A710 IS
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20072006
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9998
Width (mm)3341
Height (mm)6267
Weight (g)239210
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)7.27.1
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7124.71
Sensor width (mm)5.765.76
Sensor height (mm)4.294.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.881.88
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)0.71.7
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime Motion JPEGAVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder-+
Lens and Optics
LensLumix DC VarioCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)37.00 - 222.0035.00 - 210.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.008.00
Zoom ratio (x)66
Aperture range (f)0.08 - 0.360.21 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5055
Macro focus range (cm)-1 - 55
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type1-point / 1-point high speed / 3-point high speed / 5-point / SpotTTL Autofocus
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder type-Real-image optical zoom viewfinder
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)115,000115,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1610
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1250, 3200* (* High Sensitivity Mode)Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 601/2000 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent multipleEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot
Program auto exposure--
Aperture priority-+
Shutter priority-+
Full manual exposure-+
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle, Fireworks, Starry Sky, BeachPortrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Underwater, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Color Accent
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • auto w/ slow synchro
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash on w/ slow synchro
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 0.5-5.4m (W) / 0.5-3.3m (T)Normal: 1.8-11.0 ft./55cm-3.5m (W), 1.8-8.2 ft./55cm-2.5m (T); Macro: 1-1.8 ft
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)27-
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.611.78
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.71.7
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-999
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.840.53
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.590.64
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)-0.27
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.090.08
Startup time (s)2.81.5
Play -> record time (s)1.81
Flash cycle time, full power (s)48.5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)460360
Battery form factor2 x AA2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • nimh rechargeable
  • oxyride / alkaline disposable
  • alkaline disposable or nimh rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA Oxyride disposable2 x AA Alkaline disposable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)--
Software
Included software
  • arcsoft photobase
  • arcsoft photoimpression
  • lumix simple viewer
  • photofunstudio viewer
  • usb driver
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features"Mega O.I.S." (Optical Image Stabilization), High Sensitivity mode offering ISOs up to 3200, Intelligent ISO Control.Optical image stabilization.



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