Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX100 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX100 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 ×
Canon PowerShot SX100 IS ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8Canon PowerShot SX100 IS
BrandPanasonicCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberDMC-FZ8SX100 IS
Camera formatEVFMid-Sized
Release year (year)20072007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)113109
Width (mm)7946
Height (mm)7271
Weight (g)357323
Waterproof--
Successor-Canon SX110 IS
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)7.28
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)1.881.76
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
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)
  • 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)2.91.1
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime (Motion JPEG)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARITCanon Zoom Lens, 10 elements in 9 groups (including 1 aspherical element)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)36.00 - 432.0036.00 - 360.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.00 - 72.006.00 - 60.00
Zoom ratio (x)1210
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.12 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3049
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type1, 3 or multi-pointContrast Detect; Face Detect AF, Single AF point, Selectable AF frame size: normal, or small
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type, 0.44" 188K pixel color LCD-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)207,000172,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1610
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1250, 3200* (High Sensitivity mode only)Auto, High ISO Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set 1/2
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 601/2500 - 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 (spot metering at center), Face Detect AE
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, Starry SkyPortrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Stitch Assist, Indoor, Night Scene, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 1
  • 30
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced on/off
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow-sync (first and second-curtain sync available)
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.3 - 6.0m (ISO Auto) Tele: 0.3 - 5.4m (ISO Auto)9.8 ft (W) / 6.6 ft (T); ISO set to Auto
Max flash sync (s)-1/500
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
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 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)1.681.98
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)3.91-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2.91.1
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)5-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.580.53
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.640.48
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.310.23
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-0.82
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.020.09
Shutter lag (notes)Full Autofocus High Speed Mode = 0.46s-
Startup time (s)2.81.9
Play -> record time (s)0.52.4
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.512
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)380400
Battery form factorProprietary2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • alkaline disposable or nimh rechargeable
Batteries included1x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable2 x AA Alkaline disposables
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • arcsoft panorama maker
  • arcsoft photobase
  • arcsoft photoimpression
  • lumix simple viewer
  • photofunstudio -viewer-
  • silkypix developer studio
  • usb driver
  • canon software suite
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows



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