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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
BrandPanasonicSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.sony.com/
Model numberDMC-LS5DSC-S2100
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20112010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9798
Width (mm)2727
Height (mm)6261
Weight (g)173184
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Super HAD
Effective megapixels (MP)14.112.1
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.228.07
Sensor width (mm)6.136.17
Sensor height (mm)4.64.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.421.54
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 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 2.3)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)0.8-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime Motion JPEGAVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out--
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
Lens5x Optical Zoom; 7 elements in 5 groups, 5 Aspherical lenses, 8 Aspherical surfacesSony lens; 6 elements in 5 groups, including 2 asph.
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)26.00 - 130.0035.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.006.00
Zoom ratio (x)53
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.360.18 - 0.32
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)155
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 18
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Face / 9 pt / 1 ptContrast Detection; 9-area, Center-weighted
Auto focus assist light--
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.73
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,400
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-8
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto (100-800), 100, 200, 400, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 81/2000 - 1
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 modesPortrait, Self- Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Baby, SunsetEasy, Smile, Softsnap, Landscape, Twilight portrait, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Snow, Beach, Gourmet
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
  • forced on/red- eye reduction
  • slow sync./red- eye reduction.
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow synch
Flash range description0.6 - 4.6m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.6 - 2.0m (Tele/ISO Auto)ISO Auto: 0.5m - 3.3m(W), 0.5m - 1.8m(T)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)106
Included memory typebuilt-in memoryInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.8-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)320170
Battery form factor2 x AA2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • alkaline or lithium disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables; nimh rechargeables
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposables2 x AA Alkaline disposables
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 6.0 edition
  • quicktime
  • music transfer (pc/mac)
  • picture motion browser portable (pc/mac)
  • sony cd-rom (picture motion browser (pc)
Os compatibility-
  • mac os x v10.3+
  • windows xp/vista/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, 720p Movies, Intelligent Scene Selector.Available in Silver, Black and Orange.



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