Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 [S]ave

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 ×
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3Canon PowerShot SX130 IS
BrandPanasonicCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberDMC-TZ3SX130 IS
Camera formatCompactMid-Sized
1↑Release year (year)20072010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)105113
Width (mm)3746
Height (mm)5973
Weight (g)257314
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Canon SX120 IS
Successor-Canon SX150 IS
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)7.212.1
Sensor format1/2.35 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)27.2628.07
Sensor width (mm)6.036.17
Sensor height (mm)4.524.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.811.54
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 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3216 x 2144(6.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3328 x 1872(6.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 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)31
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime (Motion JPEG)MOV (video: H.264, audio:PCM)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARITCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 280.0028.00 - 336.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.00 - 46.005.00 - 60.00
Zoom ratio (x)1012
Aperture range (f)0.09 - 0.300.12 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Macro focus range (cm)-1 - 50
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type1, 3 or 9 point; spotContrast Detection; Face Detect AiAF, Single AF point (center or face select and track)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
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)Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 (Up to 6400 in Low Light scene mode)
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set
  • 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, Self-portrait, Food, Party, Candle, Fireworks, Starry SkyPortrait, Landscape, Kids & Pets, Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-Timer, Face Self-Timer), Low Light (2MP). Super Vivid
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced on/off
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto red-eye correction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction
  • safety fe
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: 0.6- 4.2m (Wide), 1.0 - 2.8m (Tele)ISO Auto: 1.6-9.8 ft./50cm-3.0m (W), 3.3-6.6 ft./1-2.0m (T)
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)12-
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++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.892.76
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)31
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)5-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.760.77
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.760.74
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.020.08
Shutter lag (notes)1-Area High Speed AF mode lag = 0.36s-
Startup time (s)2.72.7
Play -> record time (s)1.9-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.312
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)270370
Battery form factorProprietary2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables; nimh rechargeables
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable2 x Alkaline disposables
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • arcsoft panorama maker
  • arcsoft photobase
  • arcsoft photoimpression
  • lumix simple viewer
  • usb driver
  • canon software suite
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresISO 3200 available in high sensitivity mode.Wide-angle 12x optically stabilized zoom, full PASM exposure modes, Smart Auto, Smart Shutter, 720p videos with stereo audio.



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