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

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T500 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-T500Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
BrandSonyPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberDSC-T500SZ5
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)97104
Width (mm)2121
Height (mm)5958
Weight (g)180136
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, 16:94:3
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 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
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 formatMPEG-4 AVC/H.264MP4 with mono sound
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI, Other-
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; 12 elements in 10 groups, including 3 asphericLEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR 9 elements in 7 groups (4 Aspherical Lenses / 6 Aspherical surfaces)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)33.00 - 165.0025.00 - 250.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.00 - 29.005.00 - 45.00
Zoom ratio (x)510
Aperture range (f)0.10 - 0.290.06 - 0.32
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 20-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
1↑Auto focus type9-point / center / spot / flexible (touch) spot AFContrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / 23-area / 1-area
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)3.53
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen-+
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)816
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/1000 - 11/2000 - 60
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 modesHigh Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Hi-Speed ShutterPortrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama Shot, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: Approx. 0.15m (0.490.6 - 5.6m (Wide/iISO), 1.5 - 2.9m (Tele/iISO)
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)455
Included memory typeInternalInternal
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
  • wifi
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
  • np-fd1 infolithium rechargeable
  • 3.6v
  • 680mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FD1 InfoLithium rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • picture motion browser
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 8.4 se
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSuper SteadyShot Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Touch Screen, HDMI Video Out, HD Movies.Wi-Fi capability allows users to connect the LUMIX SZ5 directly to their smartphone device and easily shoot and share photos



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