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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N2 [S]ave

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N2 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-N2Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
BrandSonyPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberDSC-N2DMC-TS3
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Release year (year)20062011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)97104
Width (mm)2327
Height (mm)6164
Weight (g)185197
Waterproof-+
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony-
Effective megapixels (MP)1012.1
Sensor format1/1.7 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)43.3228.2
Sensor width (mm)7.66.13
Sensor height (mm)5.74.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.081.53
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1632 x 1224(2.0 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)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 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 1814(5.9 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • mpo
Continuous-mode (fps)0.93.7
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x112
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-60
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG VXAVCHD, QuickTime Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-TessarLEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR; 10 elements in 8 groups, 5 Aspherical, 1 ED
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 114.0028.00 - 128.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)7.008.00
Zoom ratio (x)34.6
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.360.17 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5030
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 17
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type5-area Contrast DetectionContrast Detect:Face, AF Tracking, 23pt, 1pt, Spot
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)5-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/1300 - 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 modesBeach, Fireworks, High Sensitivity, Landscape, Snow, Soft Snap, Twilight, Twilight PortraitSports, Snow, Beach&Snorkeling, Under Water, SCN , 3D Photo; Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • on
  • on w/ red-eye reduction
  • slow synch
  • slow synch w/ red-eye reduction off
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range description0.6 - 15.7 ft (0.2 - 4.8 m)0.3 - 5.6m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 3.1m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2519
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
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • dc input
  • micro hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.67-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.93.7
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)37
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.29-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.69-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.21-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)1.8-
Play -> record time (s)0.2-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300310
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BG1Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • 3.6v
  • 940mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • gps image tracker
  • image station xpress
  • music transfer; mac: music transfer
  • windows: picture motion browser v1.1
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 6.1 hd lite edition
  • quicktime
  • super loiloscope ( trial version)
Os compatibility
  • v10.x)
  • windows 2000/me/xp; macintosh os x (v9.x
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSony Clear Photo LCD Plus Touch ScreenMega OIS Image Stabilization, Waterproof (40 feet), Shockproof (6.6 feet), Freezproof (14 degrees F), Dustproof



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