Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot S5 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50

Comparison of Canon PowerShot S5 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 ×
Canon PowerShot S5 IS ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50Canon PowerShot S5 IS
BrandPanasonicCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberDMC-FZ50S5 IS
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20062007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)141117
Width (mm)14278
Height (mm)8680
Weight (g)734574
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Canon S3 IS
Successor-Canon SX10 I
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)10.18
Sensor format1/1.8 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)38.224.71
Sensor width (mm)7.185.76
Sensor height (mm)5.324.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.971.76
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3248 x 2160(7.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3584 x 2016(7.2 mp 16:9)
  • 3600 x 2400(8.6 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 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)
  • 3264 x 1832(6.0 mp 16:9)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)2.31.5
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime Motion JPEGAVI (MotionJPEG / Stereo WAV)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARITCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 420.0036.00 - 432.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.006.00 - 72.00
Zoom ratio (x)1212
Aperture range (f)-0.12 - 0.37
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3050
Macro focus range (cm)-0 - 50
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 4.0
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type1-point, 1-point high speed, 3-point high speed, 9-point, Spotcontrast detection, center / face detection modes
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type0.44" Color EVF (235K Pixels)EVF; Color LCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)22.5
Rear display resolution (dots)207,000207,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen++
Max playback zoom (x)1610
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (high sensitivity mode)Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 601/3200 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, SpotEvaluative, 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, Panning, Food, Party, Candle, Fireworks, Snow, Starry SkyPortrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Sports, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Indoor, 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
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • off (red-eye reduction available)
  • on
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.3 - 7.4m; Tele: 0.3 - 5.6m0.7 - 5.2 m (2.3 - 17.1 ft.) (W), 0.7 - 4.0 m (2.3 - 13.1 ft.) (T)
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • raw
-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 1.1
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control+-
Connections (extended)
  • dc in
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.251.6
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)4.98-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2.31.5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)3-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.440.4
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.520.39
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.290.19
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-0.68
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.020.07
Startup time (s)1.41.3
Play -> record time (s)0.72.6
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.58.5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)360450
Battery form factorProprietary4 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • alkaline disposable or nimh rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable4 x AA alkaline disposable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • adobe reader
  • arcsoft camera suite (arcsoft photoimpression
  • arcsoft panoramamaker)
  • lumix simple viewer
  • photofunstudio viewer
  • quick time
  • silkypix developer studio 2.0se
  • usb driver
  • canon software suite
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Features articulating LCD, 12x zoom with optical image stabilization.



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