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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T500 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T500 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T500
BrandPanasonicSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.sony.com/
Model numberSZ5DSC-T500
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10497
Width (mm)2121
Height (mm)5859
Weight (g)136180
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Super HAD
Effective megapixels (MP)14.110.1
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)1.421.69
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)
  • 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)
  • 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 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.5-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)30-
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 with mono soundMPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI, Other
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR 9 elements in 7 groups (4 Aspherical Lenses / 6 Aspherical surfaces)Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; 12 elements in 10 groups, including 3 aspheric
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 250.0033.00 - 165.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 45.008.00 - 29.00
Zoom ratio (x)105
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.320.10 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Macro focus range (cm)-1 - 20
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / 23-area / 1-area9-point / center / spot / flexible (touch) spot AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen+-
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)168
Exposure
Iso settingsiISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 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 - 601/1000 - 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, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama Shot, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, SunsetHigh Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Hi-Speed Shutter
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
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
Flash range description0.6 - 5.6m (Wide/iISO), 1.5 - 2.9m (Tele/iISO)ISO Auto: Approx. 0.15m (0.49
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)554
Included memory typeInternalInternal
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--
Connections (extended)-
  • cradle
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.5-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)250-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • 3.6v
  • 680mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • np-fd1 infolithium rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-FD1 InfoLithium rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 8.4 se
  • picture motion browser
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresWi-Fi capability allows users to connect the LUMIX SZ5 directly to their smartphone device and easily shoot and share photosSuper SteadyShot Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Touch Screen, HDMI Video Out, HD Movies.



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