Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD800 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD800 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 ×
Canon PowerShot SD800 IS ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX2Canon PowerShot SD800 IS
BrandPanasonicCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberDMC-LX2SD800 IS
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20062006
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10690
Width (mm)2625
Height (mm)5658
Weight (g)217150
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic DMC-LX1-
SuccessorPanasonic DMC-LX3-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)10.27.1
Sensor format1/1.65 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)45.0924.71
Sensor width (mm)7.765.76
Sensor height (mm)5.814.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.841.88
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
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2880 x 2160(6.2 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3168 x 2376(7.5 mp 4:3)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 4224 x 2376(10.0 mp 16:9)
  • 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)
  • raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)2.31.7
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime (Motion JPEG)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT ASPH.Canon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 112.0028.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.003.00
Zoom ratio (x)43.8
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 type1-point, 1-point high speed, 3-point high speed, 9-point, SpotContrast 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)2.82.5
Rear display resolution (dots)207,000207,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1610
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, Intelligent ISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (high sensitivity mode)Auto, 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
  • 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, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-Portrait, Food, Party, Candle, Fireworks, Starry SkyPortrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 30
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 descriptionWide: 0.6 - 4.9m; Tele: 0.3 - 2.2mNormal: 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)
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • raw
-
Included memory (MB)13-
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++
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.11.55
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)5.84-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2.31.7
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)3-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.60.39
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.70.44
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.32-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.020.08
Startup time (s)1.71.2
Play -> record time (s)0.71.4
Flash cycle time, full power (s)56.5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300270
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
  • adobe reader
  • arcsoft camera suite (arcsoft photoimpression
  • arcsoft panoramamaker)
  • lumix simple viewer
  • photofunstudio viewer
  • quick time
  • silkypix developer studio 2.0se
  • usb driver
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical image stabilization. ISO 3,200 available in high-sensitivity mode only.Optical Image Stabilizer technology; 9-point TTL AF w/ face detection.



Help · Contact us · Disclaimer · Contributors · Developers · Donate