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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W30 [S]ave

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W30
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General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-LS2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W30
BrandPanasonicSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.sony.com/
Model numberDMC-LS2DSC-W30
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20062006
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)11189
Width (mm)3123
Height (mm)5459
Weight (g)138153
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)56
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)2.252.05
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 3:2
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)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 1872(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 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)2.71.4
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 160x112
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file format-MPEG VX
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensLumix DC VarioCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 105.0038.00 - 114.00
1Focal length (actual) (mm)4.009.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.10 - 0.36-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Filter thread (mm)-30
Thread type-Body threads w/ adapter
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type1, 3 or 5 point; spot5-area Contrast Detection
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)22
Rear display resolution (dots)86,00085,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Max playback zoom (x)165
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 40080, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto / daylight / cloudy / halogen / white set
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash wb
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 81/1000 - 2
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent multipleMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure--
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modes-Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Beach, Snow, High Sensitivity, Soft Snap
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 w/ red-eye reduction
  • off
  • on
  • on w/ red-eye reduction
  • slow synch
  • slow synch w/ red-eye reduction
Flash range description-ISO Auto: 0.6-7.8 ft, (0.2-2.4m)
Usable memory types
  • s
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)032
Included memory type-built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 1.1
  • 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)1.551.25
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2.71.4
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)33
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.810.32
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.55
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.80.21
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.520.01
Shutter lag (notes)Shutter lag for some additional AF modes:1-Area, full AF Wide = 0.73s1-Area, full AF Tele = 0.79s1-Area-
Startup time (s)31.7
Play -> record time (s)1.51
Flash cycle time, full power (s)84
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)400400
Battery form factor2 x AAProprietary NP-BG1
Usable battery types
  • nimh rechargeable
  • oxyride / alkaline disposable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA Oxyride disposable1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • arcsoft photobase
  • arcsoft photoimpression
  • sd viewer for dsc
  • usb driver
  • cyber-shot viewer v1.0
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows



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