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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 and Sigma SD15 [S]ave

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General
ModelSigma SD15Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
BrandSigmaPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sigmaphoto.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberSD15SZ10
Camera formatSLRCompact
Release year (year)20102015
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)14499
Width (mm)8130
Height (mm)10760
Weight (g)680177
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Sensor manufacturerFoveon X3-
Effective megapixels (MP)4.716
Sensor format0.98 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)285.6628.2
Sensor width (mm)20.76.13
Sensor height (mm)13.84.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)7.841.33
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.7-
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeFull ColorRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNot needed-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1312 x 880(1.2 mp other)
  • 1872 x 1248(2.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2640 x 1485(3.9 mp 16:9)
  • 2640 x 1760(4.6 mp 3:2)
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 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
  • 12-bit raw (.x3f)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)31.4
Video Capture
Can take movies-+
Movie resolution-
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-30
Image Storage
Movie file format-Motion JPEG with monaural audio
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSigma SA bayonet-
Lens-8 elements in 8 groups (4 Aspherical elements / 8 Aspherical surfaces / 1 ED elements)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)-24.00 - 288.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)-6.00
Zoom ratio (x)-12
Aperture range (f)-0.16 - 0.32
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)-3
Thread typeVaries with lens-
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type5-point phase-difference detectionContrast Detect: Face / 9-Area / 1-Area
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCD(playback only)No / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.9x mag.-
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.53-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.9-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.7
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen-+
Max playback zoom (x)-16
Top deck display+-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)1,6001,600
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto (100-200), Auto with Flash (100-400), 50*, 100, 200, 400, 800,1600, 3200* (*Extended mode)Auto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • custom
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • overcast
  • shade
  • sunlight
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/2000 - 60
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes77-segment Evaluative, Center Weighted Average, Center Area, SpotIntelligent Multiple
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modes-Panorama Shot, Scene (Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, 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
  • forced on
  • red-eye reduction
  • s-ttl
  • slow sync
  • slow sync/red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)11-
Flash range description-Auto ISO: 0.6 - 5.2m (Wide), 1.5 - 2.6m (Tele)
Max flash sync (s)1/180-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionHot Shoe-
Usable memory types
  • microdrive
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit raw (.x3f)
-
Included memory (MB)-80
Included memory type-Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi-+
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • firewire
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • cr-21 wired
  • rs-31 wireless
  • via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
-
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)31.4
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)21-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-200
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)250-
Battery form factorProprietary BP-21Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 3.6v
  • 690mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary BP-21 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included--
Internal charging supported-+
Software
Included software
  • sigma photo pro 4.0
-
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and features14MP Foveon X3 Sensor, True II Processor.16MP CCD, Optical Image Stabilization, Tilting LCD, 720p HD video, built-in Wi-Fi, USB charging. Available in black only.



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