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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W80 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W80 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX3 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-W80Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX3
BrandSonyPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberDSC-W80DMC-FX3
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Release year (year)20072006
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9194
Width (mm)2324
Height (mm)5851
Weight (g)155153
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)7.26
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)1.882.05
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)2.83
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG1QuickTime Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar (6 elements in 5 groups, 3 aspherical)LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 105.0035.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.19 - 0.36-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 14
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-area Contrast Detection with Face Detect1-point, 1-point high speed, 3-point high speed, 5-point, Spot
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeReal-image optical zoom-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)115,000115,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)58
Exposure
Iso settings100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800*, 1600* (high sensitivity mode)
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash wb
  • fluorescent-1
  • fluorescent-2
  • fluorescent-3
  • incandescent
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 11/2000 - 60
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, SpotIntelligent Multiple
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesTwilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Beach, Snow, High Sensitivity, Soft SnapPortrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-Portrait, Food, Party, Candle, Fireworks, Starry Sky
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow synch
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: W:0.6-10.8 ft (0.2-3.3m) T:1.3-5.9 ft (0.4-1.8m)Wide: 0.3 - 4.0m; Tele: 0.3 - 2.2m
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)3113
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 1.1
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • hd 1080i video out with optional cable or cradle
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.131.78
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2.83
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)106
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.461.1
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.75-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.22-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.68-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.010.2
Startup time (s)2.21.6
Play -> record time (s)1-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.76
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)340200
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BG1Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BG1Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • music transfer
  • picture motion browser v2.0
  • usb driver
  • arcsoft panorama maker
  • arcsoft photobase
  • arcsoft photoimpression
  • lumix simple viewer
  • usb driver
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSuper Steady Shot optical image stabilization; HD video out (1080i); Face-Detect AF, In-camera retouching (Soft Focus, Fish-eye-



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