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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ8 and Samsung S850 [S]ave

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General
ModelSamsung S850Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ8
BrandSamsungPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.samsung.comhttps://www.panasonic.com
Model numberS850DMC-LZ8
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20072008
Tripod mount-+
Length (mm)10498
Width (mm)2533
Height (mm)6462
Weight (g)172188
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturer-Panasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)8.18.1
Sensor format1/1.8 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)38.224.71
Sensor width (mm)7.185.76
Sensor height (mm)5.324.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.21.76
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 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 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)-2.5
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 640x480
  • 720x480
  • 800x592
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (MPEG-4)QuickTime (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensSamsung SHD lensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 7 elements in 6 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 190.0032.00 - 160.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.00 - 39.002.00 - 26.00
Zoom ratio (x)55
Aperture range (f)0.23 - 0.36-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)8050
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 805 - 100
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 1.0
  • 5.0
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast DetectContrast Detect: Face / 1-point/ 1-point high speed/ 3-point high speed/ 9-point/ Spot
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)12-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, (High Sensitivity Mode : Auto(1600 - 6400) )
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent_h
  • fluorescent_l
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 151/2000 - 60
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.5EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti, SpotIntelligent Multiple/ Center Weighted / Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesNight, Portrait, Children, Landscape, Close-up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & SnowPortrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-Portrait, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto & red-eye reduction
  • fill-in flash
  • flash off
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionWide : 0.2m - 3.0m, Tele : 0.5m - 2.5m (ISO AUTO)0.5 - 6.8m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 3.8m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2020
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 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
-
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-2.5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-4
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-470
Battery form factor2 x AA2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables
  • nimh rechargeables
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposable2 x AA Alkaline disposables
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)--
Software
Included software
  • digimax master
  • arcsoft (mediaimpression / panorama maker)
  • photofunstudio -viewer-
  • usb driver
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows



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