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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 [S]ave

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General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
BrandPanasonicPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.panasonic.com
Model numberSZ5SZ1
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10499
Width (mm)2121
Height (mm)5859
Weight (g)136131
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)14.116.1
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.228.2
Sensor width (mm)6.136.13
Sensor height (mm)4.64.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.421.33
Aspect ratio4:34:3
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)
  • 3232 x 3232(10.4 mp 1:1)
  • 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)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.51.3
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)3030
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 with mono soundMP4 with mono audio
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video--
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR 9 elements in 7 groups (4 Aspherical Lenses / 6 Aspherical surfaces)LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 9 elements in 7 groups, 4 Aspherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 250.0025.00 - 250.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 45.005.00 - 45.00
Zoom ratio (x)1010
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.32-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / 23-area / 1-areaContrast Detect: Face, AF Tracking, Multi (23pt), 1pt
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen+-
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)16-
Exposure
Iso settingsiISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)Auto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 601/1600 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent MultipleIntelligent Multiple
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama Shot, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, SunsetSCN (Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Hand Held Night Shot, Food, Baby1, Baby2, Pet
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
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range description0.6 - 5.6m (Wide/iISO), 1.5 - 2.9m (Tele/iISO)Intelligent ISO: 0.6 - 5.6m (Wide), 1.5 - 2.9m (Tele)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)5570
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
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.51.3
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-100
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)250250
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • 3.6v
  • 680mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 3.6v
  • 680mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 8.4 se
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 8.0 standard edition
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresWi-Fi capability allows users to connect the LUMIX SZ5 directly to their smartphone device and easily shoot and share photosOptical Image Stabilization, 720p HD Video, Intelligent Auto (iA includes AF Tracking, Intelligent ISO Control, MEGA O.I.S.



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