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

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W30
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2
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General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-W30Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2
BrandSonyPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberDSC-W30DMC-LS2
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20062006
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)89111
Width (mm)2331
Height (mm)5954
Weight (g)153138
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)65
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)2.052.25
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3
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)
  • 2816 x 1872(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 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)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.42.7
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x112
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG VX-
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-TessarLumix DC Vario
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 114.0035.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)9.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)-0.10 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Filter thread (mm)30-
Thread typeBody threads w/ adapter-
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type5-area Contrast Detection1, 3 or 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)22
Rear display resolution (dots)85,00086,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Max playback zoom (x)516
Exposure
Iso settings80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash wb
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • auto / daylight / cloudy / halogen / white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/1000 - 21/2000 - 8
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 Snap-
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • off
  • on
  • on w/ red-eye reduction
  • slow synch
  • slow synch w/ red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced on/off
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: 0.6-7.8 ft, (0.2-2.4m)-
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • s
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)320
Included memory typebuilt-in memory-
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)
  • dc input
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.251.55
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
1Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.42.7
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)33
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.320.81
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.55-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.210.8
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.010.52
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)1.73
Play -> record time (s)11.5
Flash cycle time, full power (s)48
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)400400
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BG12 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • oxyride / alkaline disposable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium Ion rechargeable2 x AA Oxyride disposable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • cyber-shot viewer v1.0
  • arcsoft photobase
  • arcsoft photoimpression
  • sd viewer for dsc
  • usb driver
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows



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