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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S500 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX3 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S500 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S500
BrandPanasonicSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.sony.com/
Model numberDMC-FX3DSC-S500
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20062006
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9492
Width (mm)2431
Height (mm)5162
Weight (g)153146
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturer-Sony SuperHAD
Effective megapixels (MP)66
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)2.052.05
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter typeRGBG-
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)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)30.7
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime Motion JPEGAVI
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARITSony
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 105.0032.00 - 96.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.002.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)-0.21 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 6
  • 13
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type1-point, 1-point high speed, 3-point high speed, 5-point, SpotContrast Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.4
Rear display resolution (dots)115,000110,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Max playback zoom (x)85
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800*, 1600* (high sensitivity mode)Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set
  • automatic
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 601/2000 - 1
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple49-segment matrix, center-weighted, 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 SkyBeach, Candle, Landscape, Soft Snap, Twilight, Twilight Portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
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
  • forced
  • forced w/ red-eye reduction
  • off
  • slow synch
  • slow synch w/ red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.3 - 4.0m; Tele: 0.3 - 2.2mISO Auto: 19 in to 8.2 ft (0.5 - 2.5 m)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1325
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 1.1
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant+-
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.78-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)30.7
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)63
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)1.1-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.2-
Startup time (s)1.6-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)200-
Battery form factorProprietary2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable2 x AA alkaline disposable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • arcsoft panorama maker
  • arcsoft photobase
  • arcsoft photoimpression
  • lumix simple viewer
  • usb driver
  • cyber-shot viewer vers 1.0 + usb driver (windows)
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os 9.1 - 10.4
  • me
  • win 2000
  • xp home / pro



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