Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD800 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX30

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD800 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX30 [S]ave

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Canon PowerShot SD800 IS ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX30 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot SD800 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX30
BrandCanonPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberSD800 ISDMC-FX30
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20062007
Tripod mount+-
Length (mm)9095
Width (mm)2522
Height (mm)5852
Weight (g)150154
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)7.17.2
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, 3:24:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.7-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)QuickTime Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 105.0028.00 - 100.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.83.6
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.360.06 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4550
Macro focus range (cm)3 - 60-
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast detect1-point, 1-point high speed, 3-point high speed, 9-point, Spot
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeReal-image optical zoom-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)207,000207,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Max playback zoom (x)108
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1250, 3200* (high sensitivity mode)
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 151/2000 - 60
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, SpotIntelligent Multiple
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, UnderwaterPortrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-portrait, Food, Party, Candle, Fireworks, Starry Sky
Self timer (s)
  • 30
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • 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
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionNormal: 1.6-13 ft./50cm - 4.0m (W), 1.6-6.6 ft./50cm - 2.0m (T); Macro: 1-1.6 ft./30-50cm (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto)Wide: 0.6 - 5.0m; Tele: 0.3 - 2.5m
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • dc in
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.55-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.7-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.39-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.44-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.08-
Startup time (s)1.2-
Play -> record time (s)1.4-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6.5-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)270280
Battery form factorProprietary NB-5LProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-5L Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
  • arcsoft panorama maker
  • arcsoft photobase
  • arcsoft photoimpression
  • lumix simple viewer
  • usb driver
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilizer technology; 9-point TTL AF w/ face detection.ISO 3,200 available in High Sensitivity mode.



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