Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD800 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX100

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD800 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX100 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX100 ×
Canon PowerShot SD800 IS ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX100Canon PowerShot SD800 IS
BrandPanasonicCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberDMC-FX100SD800 IS
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20072006
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9790
Width (mm)2525
Height (mm)5458
Weight (g)176150
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturer0.58-
Effective megapixels (MP)12.27.1
Sensor format1/1.72 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)41.5224.71
Sensor width (mm)7.445.76
Sensor height (mm)5.584.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.861.88
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 3:2
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)
  • 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 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 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 2.21)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)-1.7
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 848x480
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime MotionJPEGAVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARITCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 100.0028.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.003.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.573.8
Aperture range (f)-0.17 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5045
Macro focus range (cm)-3 - 60
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-pointContrast detect
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder type-Real-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--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1610
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1250, 1600, High Sensitivity mode (Auto 1600 - 6400 max.)Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto / daylight / cloudy / shade / halogen / white set
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 601/1600 - 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, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, PetPortrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 30
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • 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 description0.6 - 5.0m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 2.5m (Tele/ISO Auto)Normal: 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)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)27-
Included memory typebuilt-in memory-
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 input
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.51.55
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)320270
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary NB-5L
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-5L Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • arcsoft (photoimpression/photobase/panorama maker)
  • lumix simple viewer
  • photofunstudio -viewer-
  • usb driver
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Optical Image Stabilizer technology; 9-point TTL AF w/ face detection.



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