| Links |
| Model Name: |
Canon PowerShot S2 IS |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5 |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1 |
Canon PowerShot S2 IS |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5 |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1 |
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| Review URL: |
Review |
Review |
Review |
Review |
Review |
Review |
| Test Shots URL: |
Test Shots |
Test Shots |
Test Shots |
Test Shots |
Test Shots |
Test Shots |
| Photo Gallery URL: |
Photo Gallery |
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Photo Gallery |
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| Device Forum URL: |
Forum |
Forum |
Forum |
Forum |
Forum |
Forum |
| Manufacturer URL: |
Website |
Website |
Website |
Website |
Website |
Website |
| General |
| Model Name: |
Canon PowerShot S2 IS |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5 |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1 |
Canon PowerShot S2 IS |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5 |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1 |
| Model Number: |
S2 IS |
DMC-FZ5 |
DSC-H1 |
S2 IS |
DMC-FZ5 |
DSC-H1 |
| Camera Format: |
EVF |
EVF |
EVF |
EVF |
EVF |
EVF |
| Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
| Retail Price: |
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$499.00 |
$499.95 |
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$499.00 |
$499.95 |
| Street Price: |
$319.09 |
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$319.09 |
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| Price Update Date: |
2007-04-13 |
2007-02-07 |
2007-02-07 |
2007-04-13 |
2007-02-07 |
2007-02-07 |
| Date Available: |
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2005-04-30 |
2005-06-30 |
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2005-04-30 |
2005-06-30 |
| Remote Control: |
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No |
No |
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No |
No |
| Remote Control Type: |
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n/a |
n/a |
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n/a |
n/a |
| Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Tripod Mount Material: |
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| Operating System: |
Windows / Mac |
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Windows / Mac OS |
Windows / Mac |
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Windows / Mac OS |
| Weight: |
14.3 oz (405 g) |
11.5 oz (326 g) |
16.2 oz (460 g) |
14.3 oz (405 g) |
11.5 oz (326 g) |
16.2 oz (460 g) |
| Weight With Batteries? |
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checked |
checked |
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checked |
checked |
| Size: |
113 x 78 x 76 mm
4.4 x 3.1 x 3.0 in |
108 x 68 x 85 mm
4.3 x 2.7 x 3.3 in |
108 x 81 x 82 mm
4.2 x 3.2 x 3.2 in |
113 x 78 x 76 mm
4.4 x 3.1 x 3.0 in |
108 x 68 x 85 mm
4.3 x 2.7 x 3.3 in |
108 x 81 x 82 mm
4.2 x 3.2 x 3.2 in |
| Warranty in Months: |
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| Waterproof: |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
| Image Capture |
| Model Name: |
Canon PowerShot S2 IS |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5 |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1 |
Canon PowerShot S2 IS |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5 |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1 |
| Image Resolution: |
2592x1944, 2048x1536, 1600x1200, 640x480 |
2560x1920, 2048x1536, 1920x1080, 1600x1200, 1280x960 |
2592x1944, 2048x1536, 1280x960, 640x480 |
2592x1944, 2048x1536, 1600x1200, 640x480 |
2560x1920, 2048x1536, 1920x1080, 1600x1200, 1280x960 |
2592x1944, 2048x1536, 1280x960, 640x480 |
| Movie Resolution: |
640x480, 320x240 |
320x240 |
640x480, 160x112 |
640x480, 320x240 |
320x240 |
640x480, 160x112 |
| Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
4:3, Other |
4:3 |
4:3 |
4:3, Other |
4:3 |
| Imaging Sensor (Megapixels): |
5.00 |
5.00 |
5.10 |
5.00 |
5.00 |
5.10 |
| Sensor Type: |
CCD |
CCD |
CCD |
CCD |
CCD |
CCD |
| Sensor Size: |
1/2.5 inch |
1/2.5 inch |
1/2.5 inch |
1/2.5 inch |
1/2.5 inch |
1/2.5 inch |
| Sensor Filter Type: |
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RGBG |
RGB |
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RGBG |
RGB |
| Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Sony SuperHAD |
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Sony SuperHAD |
| Focal Length Multiplier: |
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| Movie Audio: |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Quality Levels: |
3 |
3 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
2 |
| Lens |
| Model Name: |
Canon PowerShot S2 IS |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5 |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1 |
Canon PowerShot S2 IS |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5 |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1 |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
36 - 432 mm |
35 - 420 mm |
36 - 432 mm |
36 - 432 mm |
35 - 420 mm |
36 - 432 mm |
| Zoom Ratio: |
12.00x |
12.00x |
12.00x |
12.00x |
12.00x |
12.00x |
| Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: |
4.0x |
4x |
2x |
4.0x |
4x |
2x |
| Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: |
TTL |
1,3 or 9 point; spot. High speed mode for 1 or 3 points. |
3-area multi-point / center / flexible spot |
TTL |
1,3 or 9 point; spot. High speed mode for 1 or 3 points. |
3-area multi-point / center / flexible spot |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Min Illum: |
0.2500 |
0.1667 |
0.2500 |
0.2500 |
0.1667 |
0.2500 |
| Auto Focus Step: |
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| Manual Focus: |
Yes |
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Yes |
Yes |
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Yes |
| Manual Focus Steps: |
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100 |
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100 |
| Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity
20.4 in to Infinity |
30 cm to Infinity
12.2 in to Infinity |
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50 cm to Infinity
20.4 in to Infinity |
30 cm to Infinity
12.2 in to Infinity |
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| Macro Focus Range: |
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5 cm - Infinity
2.0 in - Infinity |
2 - 0 cm
0.8 - 0.0 in |
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5 cm - Infinity
2.0 in - Infinity |
2 - 0 cm
0.8 - 0.0 in |
| Min Macro Area: |
26 x 20 mm
1.0 x 0.8 in |
40 x 30 mm
1.6 x 1.2 in |
43 x 32 mm
1.7 x 1.3 in |
26 x 20 mm
1.0 x 0.8 in |
40 x 30 mm
1.6 x 1.2 in |
43 x 32 mm
1.7 x 1.3 in |
| Min Aperture: |
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f/8.0 |
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f/8.0 |
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| Max Aperture: |
f/2.7 |
f/2.8 |
f/2.8 |
f/2.7 |
f/2.8 |
f/2.8 |
| Aperture Range Description: |
f/2.7 (wide) / f/3.5 (tele) - ??? |
f/2.8 (wide) / f/3.3 (tele) - f/8 |
f/2.8 (wide) / f/3.7 (tele) - 8.0 |
f/2.7 (wide) / f/3.5 (tele) - ??? |
f/2.8 (wide) / f/3.3 (tele) - f/8 |
f/2.8 (wide) / f/3.7 (tele) - 8.0 |
| Aperture Step Size: |
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| Lens Thread: |
58 mm |
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58 mm |
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| Lens Thread Type: |
Body threads w/ adapter |
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Body threads w/ adapter |
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| Display |
| Model Name: |
Canon PowerShot S2 IS |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5 |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1 |
Canon PowerShot S2 IS |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5 |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1 |
| Optical Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Optical VF Type: |
EVF type, 115K pixel color LCD |
EVF type, 1/3" 114K pixel color LCD |
EVF type, 0.3" 115.2K pixel color LCD |
EVF type, 115K pixel color LCD |
EVF type, 1/3" 114K pixel color LCD |
EVF type, 0.3" 115.2K pixel color LCD |
| Optical VF Accuracy: |
100% |
99% |
99% |
100% |
99% |
99% |
| Monitor Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Monitor VF Accuracy: |
100% |
99% |
99% |
100% |
99% |
99% |
| Monitor Size (inches): |
1.8 |
1.8 |
2.5 |
1.8 |
1.8 |
2.5 |
| Monitor Resolution: |
115,000 dots
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130,000 dots
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115,000 dots
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115,000 dots
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130,000 dots
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115,000 dots
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| Monitor Type: |
EVF / LCD |
EVF / LCD |
EVF / LCD |
EVF / LCD |
EVF / LCD |
EVF / LCD |
| Touchscreen: |
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| Max Playback Zoom: |
10x |
16x |
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10x |
16x |
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| Exposure |
| Model Name: |
Canon PowerShot S2 IS |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5 |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1 |
Canon PowerShot S2 IS |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5 |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1 |
| ISO Settings: |
50, 100, 200, 400 |
80, 100, 200, 400 |
64, 100, 200, 400 |
50, 100, 200, 400 |
80, 100, 200, 400 |
64, 100, 200, 400 |
| ISO Rating Max: |
400 |
400 |
400 |
400 |
400 |
400 |
| Number of White Balance Settings: |
8 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
6 |
7 |
| White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom |
Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Halogen / Flash / White Set |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash, Manual ("One Push") |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom |
Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Halogen / Flash / White Set |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash, Manual ("One Push") |
| Manual White Balance: |
yes |
Yes |
Yes |
yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Longest Shutter Time: |
15 |
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30 |
15 |
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30 |
| Shortest Shutter Time: |
1/3200 |
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1/2000 |
1/3200 |
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1/2000 |
| Exp Adj Range: |
2.0 EV |
2.0 EV |
2.0 EV |
2.0 EV |
2.0 EV |
2.0 EV |
| Exp Adj Step Size: |
0.33 EV |
0.33 EV |
0.33 EV |
0.33 EV |
0.33 EV |
0.33 EV |
| Metering Modes: |
Evaluative/ Center-weighted average/ Spot |
Intelligent multiple / center-weighted / spot |
49-area multi-pattern |
Evaluative/ Center-weighted average/ Spot |
Intelligent multiple / center-weighted / spot |
49-area multi-pattern |
| Spot Metering: |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Self Timer: |
2 or 10 |
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10 |
2 or 10 |
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10 |
| Flash |
| Model Name: |
Canon PowerShot S2 IS |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5 |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1 |
Canon PowerShot S2 IS |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5 |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1 |
| Internal Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| No of Flash Modes: |
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5 |
5 |
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5 |
5 |
| Flash Modes: |
Auto, On, Off (red-eye reduction available) |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced On/Off |
Auto / Forced On / Forced Off / Slow Synchro / Redeye Reduction |
Auto, On, Off (red-eye reduction available) |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced On/Off |
Auto / Forced On / Forced Off / Slow Synchro / Redeye Reduction |
| Flash Guide Number (Meters): |
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| Measured Flash Range, 100 ISO (feet): |
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| Flash Range Description: |
0.7 - 5.2 m (2.3 - 17.1 ft.) (W), 0.7 - 4.0 m (2.3 - 13.1 ft.) (T) |
0.3 - 4.5m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 3.8m (Tele/ISO Auto) |
14 feet plus at telephoto and ISO 64 |
0.7 - 5.2 m (2.3 - 17.1 ft.) (W), 0.7 - 4.0 m (2.3 - 13.1 ft.) (T) |
0.3 - 4.5m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 3.8m (Tele/ISO Auto) |
14 feet plus at telephoto and ISO 64 |
| No of Flash "Pops": |
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| Ext Flash: |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
| Ext Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Maximum Flash Sync: | | | | | | |
| Image Storage |
| Model Name: |
Canon PowerShot S2 IS |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5 |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1 |
Canon PowerShot S2 IS |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5 |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1 |
| Usable Memory Types: |
SD/MMC |
SD/MMC |
Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO |
SD/MMC |
SD/MMC |
Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO |
| Other Memory Types: |
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| Memory Included (MB): |
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8.0 |
32.0 |
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8.0 |
32.0 |
| Uncompressed Format: |
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TIFF |
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TIFF |
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| CCD Raw Format: |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
| Compressed Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.2) |
JPEG (Exif 2.2) |
JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.2) |
JPEG (Exif 2.2) |
JPEG |
| Movie File Format: |
AVI (MotionJPEG / Stereo WAV) |
QuickTime Motion JPEG |
MPEG VX |
AVI (MotionJPEG / Stereo WAV) |
QuickTime Motion JPEG |
MPEG VX |
| Connectivity |
| Model Name: |
Canon PowerShot S2 IS |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5 |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1 |
Canon PowerShot S2 IS |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5 |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1 |
| Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Video Mode Switchable: |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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| External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 1.1 |
USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed, USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 1.1 |
USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed, USB 2.0 High Speed |
| Other Connection: |
DC input |
DC In |
DC in |
DC input |
DC In |
DC in |
| Included Software: |
Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM |
SD Viewer for DSC, ArcSoft PhotoBase, ArcSoft PhotoImpression, USB driver |
Picture Package for Sony v1.6 (Windows), Pixela ImageMixer VCD2 (Macintosh) |
Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM |
SD Viewer for DSC, ArcSoft PhotoBase, ArcSoft PhotoImpression, USB driver |
Picture Package for Sony v1.6 (Windows), Pixela ImageMixer VCD2 (Macintosh) |
| OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS |
Windows, MacOS |
Windows / Mac OS |
Windows, Mac OS |
Windows, MacOS |
Windows / Mac OS |
| Performance Timing |
| Model Name: |
Canon PowerShot S2 IS |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5 |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1 |
Canon PowerShot S2 IS |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5 |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1 |
| Startup Time: |
1.5 seconds |
3.4 seconds |
2.2 seconds |
1.5 seconds |
3.4 seconds |
2.2 seconds |
| Shutdown Time: |
1.6 seconds |
4.0 seconds |
2.4 seconds |
1.6 seconds |
4.0 seconds |
2.4 seconds |
| Play -> Record: |
1.0 seconds |
0.3 seconds |
0.2 seconds |
1.0 seconds |
0.3 seconds |
0.2 seconds |
| Record -> Play (max res): |
1.9 seconds |
1.8 seconds |
1.5 seconds |
1.9 seconds |
1.8 seconds |
1.5 seconds |
| Record -> Play (min res): |
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| Shutter Lag, Full AF: |
0.600 (W) - 0.620 (T) seconds |
0.510 (W) - 0.560 (T) seconds |
0.280 (W) - 0.780 (T) seconds |
0.600 (W) - 0.620 (T) seconds |
0.510 (W) - 0.560 (T) seconds |
0.280 (W) - 0.780 (T) seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Man. Focus: |
0.450 seconds |
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0.210 seconds |
0.450 seconds |
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0.210 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Prefocus: |
0.083 seconds |
0.135 seconds |
0.011 seconds |
0.083 seconds |
0.135 seconds |
0.011 seconds |
| Cycle Time Uncompressed Format: |
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| Cycle Time Max Res: |
1.51 seconds |
1.23 seconds |
1.24 seconds |
1.51 seconds |
1.23 seconds |
1.24 seconds |
| Cycle Time Min Res: |
1.44 seconds |
1.17 seconds |
1.30 seconds |
1.44 seconds |
1.17 seconds |
1.30 seconds |
| Buffer Frames, Max Res: |
No limit |
No limit |
No limit |
No limit |
No limit |
No limit |
| Continuous Mode Rate (fps): |
2.30 |
3.00 |
1.31 |
2.30 |
3.00 |
1.31 |
| Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec): |
30, 15 |
30 |
30 |
30, 15 |
30 |
30 |
| Movie Sec @ Max Res: |
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| Movie Sec @ Min Res: |
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| Download speed, KB/second: |
1673 |
804 |
5476 |
1673 |
804 |
5476 |
| Power |
| Model Name: |
Canon PowerShot S2 IS |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5 |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1 |
Canon PowerShot S2 IS |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5 |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1 |
| Battery Form Factor: |
4 x AA |
Proprietary 7.2V 680mAh |
2 x AA |
4 x AA |
Proprietary 7.2V 680mAh |
2 x AA |
| Usable Battery Types: |
Alkaline disposable or NiMH rechargeable |
Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Alk. disposable, NiMN / NiMH rechargeable |
Alkaline disposable or NiMH rechargeable |
Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Alk. disposable, NiMN / NiMH rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: |
4 x AA alkaline disposable |
1 x Proprietary Lithium-Ion rechargeable |
2 x AA NiMH rechargeable |
4 x AA alkaline disposable |
1 x Proprietary Lithium-Ion rechargeable |
2 x AA NiMH rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included: |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| CIPA Rating: |
550 |
300 |
290 |
550 |
300 |
290 |
| More Information |
Model Name: |
Canon PowerShot S2 IS |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5 |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1 |
Canon PowerShot S2 IS |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5 |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1 |
| Notes & Features: |
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