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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S650 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ7 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S650 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S650
BrandPanasonicSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.sony.com/
Model numberDMC-LZ7DSC-S650
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20072007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9991
Width (mm)3327
Height (mm)6261
Weight (g)239178
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)7.27.2
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)1.881.88
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 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)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1632 x 1224(2.0 mp 4:3)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)0.7-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime Motion JPEGMPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensLumix DC VarioSony
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)37.00 - 222.0035.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)63
Aperture range (f)0.08 - 0.360.21 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 14
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type1-point / 1-point high speed / 3-point high speed / 5-point / Spot1-point (center) 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)2.52
Rear display resolution (dots)115,000115,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Max playback zoom (x)165
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1250, 3200* (* High Sensitivity Mode)100, 200, 400, 800, 1000
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash wb
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 601/2000 - 1
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent multipleMulti-pattern, Spot
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle, Fireworks, Starry Sky, BeachTwilight, 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 off
  • forced on
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow synch
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 0.5-5.4m (W) / 0.5-3.3m (T)ISO Auto: W:1.6-11.5ft (0.5-3.5m), T:1.6-6.6ft (0.5-2.0m)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2724
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.61-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.7-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.84-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.59-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.09-
Startup time (s)2.8-
Play -> record time (s)1.8-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)460460
Battery form factor2 x AA2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • nimh rechargeable
  • oxyride / alkaline disposable
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA Oxyride disposable2 x AA Alkaline disposable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)--
Software
Included software
  • arcsoft photobase
  • arcsoft photoimpression
  • lumix simple viewer
  • photofunstudio viewer
  • usb driver
  • picture motion browser v2.0
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features"Mega O.I.S." (Optical Image Stabilization), High Sensitivity mode offering ISOs up to 3200, Intelligent ISO Control.-



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