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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170 [S]ave

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-W170Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
BrandSonyPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberDSC-W170DMC-LS5
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Release year (year)20082011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9497
Width (mm)2427
Height (mm)5862
Weight (g)169173
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony Super HAD-
Effective megapixels (MP)10.114.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.2
Sensor width (mm)6.176.13
Sensor height (mm)4.554.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.691.42
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
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)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 380(0.2 mp other)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.60.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG-1QuickTime Motion JPEG
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionComponent-
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss, 9 elements in 7 groups including 1 ED, 3 aspherical elements5x Optical Zoom; 7 elements in 5 groups, 5 Aspherical lenses, 8 Aspherical surfaces
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 140.0026.00 - 130.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 25.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)55
Aperture range (f)0.08 - 0.300.05 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)1015
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 25
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-point Contrast DetectionContrast Detection: Face / 9 pt / 1 pt
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)2.72.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)8-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • underwater (4)
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 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 modesEasy, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Smile Shutter, Underwater, High SensitivityPortrait, Self- Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Baby, Sunset
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
  • forced on/red- eye reduction
  • slow sync./red- eye reduction.
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: Wide: 0.2 - 4.2m; Tele: 0.5 - 2.7m0.6 - 4.6m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.6 - 2.0m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1510
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-in memory
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--
Connections (extended)
  • multi-jack
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.64-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.60.8
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.36-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.4-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.38-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.62-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)2.8-
Play -> record time (s)1.3-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)11.6-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)370320
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BG12 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • alkaline or lithium disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium-ion rechargeable2 x AA Alkaline disposables
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • sony cd-rom
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 6.0 edition
  • quicktime
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSony's D-Range Optimizer to retrieve picture detail in photos with harsh highlights or dark shadowsOptical Image Stabilization, 720p Movies, Intelligent Scene Selector.



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