Sony Alpha a7 24.3MP Digital Camera vs Panasonic Lumix DMC TZ5S 9.0MP Digital Camera comparison

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key specs
Camera TypeDigital CameraDigital Camera
Effective Pixels24.3 MP9 MP
Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
Display TypeTFTTFT LCD
Display Size3 inch3 inch
Battery TypeAAA BatteryLithium ion
general
BrandSonyPanasonic
ModelAlpha a7 24.3MP Digital CameraLumix DMC TZ5S 9.0MP Digital Camera
Model NameAlpha A7Lumix DMC TZ5S
ColorBlackSilver
TypeDigital CameraDigital Camera
Effective Pixels24.3 MP9 MP
Dimensions(WxHxD)126.9 x 94.4 x 54.8 mm2.33 x 4.07 x 1.44 inch
Weight474 GM-
Face DetectionYes-
Temperature0 to 400 to 40
Model Number-DMC TZ5S
Series-Lumix
Maximum Burst-Yes
sensor features
Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
Sensor Size35.8 x 23.9 mm1/2.33 inch
Maximum ISO25600 ISO6400 ISO
Sensor TechnologyExmor CMOS sensor-
lens features
Lens MountE-mount-
Compatible LensSony E-mount lenses-
Dust ReductionYes-
Lens Type-Leica DC Vario-Elmar
Focal Length-f=4.6-46mm 35mm equiv 28-280mm
Digital Zoom-4x
Optical Zoom-10x
Aperture Range-Wide F3.3 / F8.0 2 steps Tele F4.9 / F11 2 steps
Color Filter-Primary color filter
viewfinder features
View FinderYes-
View Finder TypeXGA OLED, 1.3 cm 0.5 type electronic viewfinder colour-
Viewfinder Coverage100%-
Viewfinder MagnificationApprox. 0.71 x with 50 mm lens at infinity, -1 m-1-
Viewpoint Dioptric Adjustment-4.0 to +3.0 m -1-
Viewfinder Eye Point27 mm-
focus features
Focus ModeFast Hybrid AFphase-detection AF/contrast-detection AFNormal / Macro, Quick AF On/Off, Continuous AF On/Off
Focus RangeEV 0 to EV 20 ISO100 equivalent with F2.8 lens attachedNormal Wide 50cm/ Tele 200cm - infinity
Auto FocusYes-
Focus Points35 mm full frame 117 points phase-detection AF, APS-C 99 points phase-detection AF / 25 points conotrast-detection AF-
Metering ModesMulti-segment, Center-weighted, SpotIntelligent Multiple / Center-weighted / Spot
White BalancingAuto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent Warm White / Cool White / Day White / Daylight, Flash, Color Temperature 2500 to 9900K & Color Filter G7 to M7 15 steps, A7 to B7 15 steps, Custom / UnderwaterAuto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White Set / White Balance Adjustment +10steps, except for auto set Selectable at Portrait, Soft Skin, Self-Portrait, Sports, Baby, Pet, High Sensitivity, and Highspeed Burst mode
Panorama TypeSweep Panorama-
Other Focus FeaturesLock-on AF, Eye AF, Predictive control, Focus lock, Eye-start AF and AF micro adjustment both only available with optional LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 attached, AF illuminator built-in, LED type, range approx. 0.30-3 m, AF ON-
exposure features
Exposure ModeAUTO iAUTO, Superior Auto, Programmed AE P, Aperture priority A, Shutter-speed priority S, Manual M, Scene Selection, Sweep Panorama, Movie-
AE Lock/Exposure LockYes-
Spot MeterYes-
Exposure Compensation+/- 5.0EV1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable with exposure compensation dial +/- 3EV 1/3 EV steps1/3 EV Step,
shutter features
Shutter TypeElectronically controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type-
Shutter SpeedStill images1/8000 to 30 sec, Bulb, Movies 1/8000 to 1/4 1/3 steps, NTSC up to 1/60 in AUTO mode up to 1/30 in Auto slow shutter mode, PAL up to 1/50 in AUTO mode up to 1/25 in Auto Slow Shutter mode8 - 1/2,000 sec. Starry Sky Mode 15, 30, 60 sec.
Self-timerYesYes
Continuous Shots5fps in Speed Priority Continuous Shooting mode-
flash features
Flash ModesFlash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction on/off selectable, Hi-speed sync.*1, Wireless control*1Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Flash Compensation3.0 EV switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps-
Built-in Flash-Yes
External Flash-No
image features
Image FormatJPEG DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF baseline compliant, RAW Sony ARW 2.3 formatJPEG design rule for camera file system, based on Exif 2.21 standard, DPOF Corresponding Image with audio JPEG design rule for camera file system, based on Exif 2.21 standard+ QuickTime Motion Picture QuickTime Motion JPEG
Maximum Resolution6000 x 40003456 x 2592
Image StabilizerYesNo
Image Sizing35 mm full-frame L 6000 x 4000 24M M 3936 x 2624 10M S 3008 x 2000 6.0M, APS-C L 3936 x 2624 10M, M 3008 x 2000 6.0M, S 1968 x 1312 2.6M3456 x 2592, 3072 x 2304, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480
Image ProcessorBIONZ X-
Still Image Size-640 x 480, 320 x 240
display features
Display TypeTFTTFT LCD
Display Size3 inch3 inch
Display Resolution921,600 dots460K dots
LCD DisplayTFTTFT LCD
LCD Display Image Resolution921600 dots460K dots
Other Display FeaturesGraphic Display, Display All Info., No Disp. Info., Histogram, Digital Level Gauge, Shooting information for viewfinder mode-
storage and power features
Upgradable MemoryYesYes
Card TypeMemory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo Memory Stick XC-HG Duo SD memory card, SDHC memory card UHS-I compliant, SDXC memory card UHS-I compliantSD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, Multi Media Card
Batteries IncludedYesYes
Battery TypeAAA BatteryLithium ion
Battery LifeApprox. 270 shots viewfinder / Approx. 340 shots LCD screen CIPA standard*11Up to 300 pictures CIPA Standard
Inbuilt Memory-27 MB
Power Requirement-3.7V
audio and video features
MicrophoneBuilt-in stereo microphone or ECM-CG50/XLR-K1M sold separatelyYes
SpeakerBuilt-in, monauralYes
Audio FeaturesAVCHD Dolby Digital AC-3 2ch, MP4 MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch-
Video FormatAVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compliant / MP4-
Frame Rates in Video Modes-30fps
modes and functions features
Drive ModesSingle shooting, Continuous shooting, Speed Priority Continuous shooting, Self-timer 10/2 sec.. delay selectable, Self-timer Cont. 10 sec.. delay, 3/5 exposures selectable, Bracketing Cont., Single, White Balance, DRO-
Scene ModesPortrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion BlurSCN 1&2 Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-Portrait, Food, Party, Candle, Fireworks, Starry, Beach, Aerial, Snow, High Sensitivity, Baby 1&2, Sunset, Pet, Hi-Speed Burst, Multi-Aspect Shooting
Macro ModeG7 to M7 15 steps, A7 to B7 15 stepsMacro / Intelligent AUTO / Clipboard Wide 5cm / Max 200cm / Tele 100cm - infinity
Shooting Modes-Dial Normal Picture, Motion Picture, Intelligent AUTO, Clipboard

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