Specifications and Features of Cameras - ConsumerGuru
| Panasonic DMC-LX3 | Canon A2100 | Panasonic DMC-ZS3 | Panasonic DMC-TZ5S | Sony DSC-HX1 | |
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| Brand | Panasonic | Canon | Panasonic | Panasonic | Sony |
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| Model | DMC-LX3 | A2100 | DMC-ZS3 | DMC-TZ5S | DSC-HX1 |
| Average Price | $475 | $265 | $346 | $146 | $416 |
| Price Range: | $369-$524 | $0-$0 | $341-$350 | $33-$259 | $371-$476 |
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| GURU Rating | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Performance | 5.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Reliability | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Ease of Use | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Features | 5.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Specifications | |||||
| Camera Type | Standard Point and Shoot | Standard Point and Shoot | Standard Point and Shoot | Standard Point and Shoot | Standard Point and Shoot |
| Optical Zoom | 2.5x | 6x | 12x | 10x | 20x |
| Resolution | 11.3 Megapixel | 12.1 Megapixel | 12.7 Megapixel | 10.7 Megapixel | 9.1 Megapixel |
| Image Sensor Type | CCD | CCD | CCD | CCD | CMOS |
| Weight | 0.5 lb. | 0.41 lb. | 0.45 lb. | 0.47 lb. | 1.11 lb. |
| Interchangable Lens | |||||
| 35mm Zoom Lens | 24 - 60 mm | 25 - 300 mm | 28 - 280 mm | ||
| Digital Zoom | 4x | 4x | 4x | 4x | 2x |
| Focus Type | Autofocus & Manual Focus | Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus & Manual Focus |
| Focus Range | 19.68 in. to Infinity (w) | 19.68 in. to Infinity (w) / 78.72 in. to Infinity (t) | 19.69 in. to Infinity (w) / 78.74 in. to Infinity (t) | ||
| Macro Focus Range | 0.36 in. to Infinity (w) / 11.76 in. to Infinity (t) | 1.2 - 78.72 in. (w) / 39.24 in. to Infinity (t) | 1.97 - 78.74 in. (w) / 39.37 in. to Infinity (t) | 0.03 in. to Infinity (w) / 4.92 in. to Infinity (t) | |
| Focal Length | 5.1 - 12.8 mm | 6.4 - 38.4 mm | 4.1 - 49.2 mm | 4.6 - 46 mm | 5 - 100 mm |
| Camera Resolution | 11.3 Megapixel | 12.1 Megapixel | 12.7 Megapixel | 10.7 Megapixel | 9.1 Megapixel |
| Image Resolutions | 640 x 480, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1600 x 1200, 3072 x 2304, 1920 x 1080, 3648 x 2736, 3968 x 2232, 3168 x 2112 | 640 x 480, 3264 x 2448, 320 x 240, 2592 x 1944, 1600 x 1200, 4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2248 | 640 x 480, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1600 x 1200, 3072 x 2304, 1920 x 1080, 2784 x 1856, 3648 x 2736, 3968 x 2232, 3168 x 2112 | 640 x 480, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1600 x 1200, 3072 x 2304, 1920 x 1080, 3072 x 1728, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 3456 x 2592 | |
| Video Resolutions | 320 x 240, 640 x 480 (VGA), 1280 x 720, 848 x 480 | 320 x 240, 640 x 480 (VGA) | 320 x 240, 640 x 480 (VGA), 848 x 480, HD (1280 x 720) | 320 x 240, 640 x 480 (VGA), 1280 x 720, 848 x 480 | 640 x 480 (VGA), 1280 x 720, 1440 x 1080 |
| Video Speed | 24 fps | 30 fps | 30 fps | 30 fps | |
| Video Format | QuickTime, Motion JPEG | AVI, Motion JPEG | QuickTime, Motion JPEG, HD (High Definition) | QuickTime, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Aperture Range | f8 (t) - f2/f2.8 (w/t) | f3.3/f4.9 (w/t) | f8/f11 (w/t) - f3.3/f4.9 (w/t) | f8 (w) - f2.8 (w) | |
| Shutter Speed | 60 - 1/2000 sec | 15 - 1/1600 sec | 8 - 1/2000 sec | 8 - 1/2000 sec | |
| White Balance | Auto, Daylight / Sunny (Preset), Cloudy (Preset), Shade (Preset), Halogen (Preset), Flash (Preset), Colour Temperature Adjust | Auto, Manual, Daylight / Sunny (Preset), Cloudy (Preset), Fluorescent (Preset), Tungsten (Preset) | Auto, Manual, Daylight / Sunny (Preset), Cloudy (Preset), Shade (Preset), Halogen (Preset) | Auto, Daylight / Sunny (Preset), Cloudy (Preset), Shade (Preset), Halogen (Preset) | Auto, Daylight / Sunny (Preset), Cloudy (Preset), Fluorescent (Preset), Incandescent (Preset), Flash (Preset), Underwater (Preset) |
| Frames Per Second | 2.5 Frames | 1.1 Frames | 10 Frames | 2.5 Frames | 10 Frames |
| Memory Type | Built-in, Multimedia Card, SD Card, SDHC Card | Multimedia Card, SD Card, SDHC Card | Built-in, Multimedia Card, SD Card, SDHC Card | Built-in, Multimedia Card, SD Card, SDHC Card | Built-in |
| Built-in Memory Size | 50 MB | 40 MB | 27 MB | 11 MB | |
| Compression Modes | Fine, Uncompressed | Fine, Normal | Fine, Basic | ||
| Compression Type | JPEG, Raw Image, DPOF, EXIF 2.21 | JPEG, EXIF 2.2, DPOF 1.1, DCF | JPEG, DCF, DPOF, EXIF 2.21 | JPEG, DPOF, EXIF 2.21 | JPEG |
| ISO Speeds | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 80, 6400 | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 80 | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 80, 6400 | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 6400 | Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
| Flash Type | Built-In & External | Built-In | Built-In | Built-In | |
| Flash Functions | Auto Flash, Red-eye Reduction Flash, Slow Sync, Forced On | Flash Off, Auto Flash, Fill-in Flash, Red-eye Reduction Flash, Slow Sync | Flash Off, Auto Flash, Red-eye Reduction Flash, Slow Sync, Forced On | Flash Off, Auto Flash, Red-eye Reduction Flash, Slow Sync | |
| Viewfinder | Without Viewfinder | Without Viewfinder | Digital | ||
| LCD Screen | With LCD Screen | With LCD Screen | With LCD Screen | With LCD Screen | |
| LCD Screen Size | 3 in. | 3 in. | 3 in. | 3 in. | 3 in. |
| LCD Screen Resolution | 460,000 pixels | 460,000 pixels | 460,000 pixels | 230,400 pixels | |
| LCD Protected Position | Without LCD Protected Position | Without LCD Protected Position | Without LCD Protected Position | ||
| Interface Type | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0, HDMI | USB | USB 2.0, HDMI |
| Video Interface | Video Out | Video Out | Video Out | ||
| Battery Type | Proprietary Li-Ion | 2 x AA Batteries | Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery | Proprietary Li-Ion | |
| Battery Life | 380 Images | 300 Images | 300 Images | 390 Images | |
| Self Timer | 2 Sec., 10 Sec. | 2 Sec., 10 Sec. | 2 Sec., 10 Sec. | 2 Sec., 10 Sec. | 2 Sec., 10 Sec. |
| Built-in Microphone | With Built-in Microphone | With Built-in Microphone | With Built-in Microphone | With Built-in Microphone | |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional | ||||
| Width | 4.28 in. | 4.01 in. | 4.07 in. | 4.07 in. | 4.51 in. |
| Depth | 1.07 in. | 1.26 in. | 1.29 in. | 1.44 in. | 3.61 in. |
| Height | 2.34 in. | 2.5 in. | 2.35 in. | 2.33 in. | 3.26 in. |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year | |||
| Family Line | Panasonic Lumix | Canon PowerShot | Panasonic Lumix | Panasonic Lumix | Sony Cyber-shot |
| Included Accessories | Software, USB Cable, Shoulder Strap, Battery Charger, Lens Cap, AV Cable, Battery Pack | 2 x AA Batteries, Software, USB Cable, Driver, Strap, AV Cable | Software, USB Cable, Hand Strap, Battery Charger, AV Cable, Battery Pack | Software, USB Cable, Driver, Battery Charger, Strap, AV Cable | Software, USB Cable, Shoulder Strap, Battery Charger, Lens Cap, AC Power Cord, AV Cable, Battery Pack, Lens Cap Strap, HDMI Adapter |
| Release Date | August, 2008 | April, 2009 | April, 2009 | 2 March, 2009 | |