Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30

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      Specifications

      General Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
      BrandSonyPanasonic
      ModelCyber-shot DSC-RX1Lumix DMC-TS30
      MSRP$2,800/€3,100/£2,600$179
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeAdvanced CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1/2.33-inch
      Sensor Dimensions35.8 x 23.8 mm6.08 x 4.56 mm
      Total Pixels24.7 Megapixel16.6 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.3 Megapixel16.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 6,400
      Photo Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40004608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions6000 x 3376, 3936 x 2624, 3936 x 2216, 2640 x 1760, 2640 x 14884608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 3456 x 3456, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Standard
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Face Detection
      Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points2523
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
      Focal Length4.5 - 18 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range35 mm25 - 100 mm
      Optical Zoom1x4x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.0 - 22.0f/3.9 - 5.7
      Min Normal Focus Distance25 cm50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyXtra FineTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.70"
      Screen Resolution1,229k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
      ViewfinderElectronic and Optical (optional)
      Shutter Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec8 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/1300 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps1.3 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 1.3 fps at 16.1 MP
      Up to 8 fps at 3 MP
      Flash Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Slow Sync
      Auto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      on
      slow sync w/redeye reduction
      off
      Flash Range6.00 m4.40 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/4000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionWireless
      Exposure Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Exposure ModesAuto
      Exposure Compensation±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing 3 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments
      DXO Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
      DxO Low Light ISO2534
      DxO Color Depth25.1
      DxO Dynamic Range14.3
      DxO Overall Score93
      Video Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHDMPEG-4
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Wi-Fi Version802.11, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
      Dimensions113 x 65 x 70 mm (4.45 x 2.56 x 2.76")104 x 58 x 20 mm (4.09 x 2.28 x 0.79")
      Weight (inc. batteries)482 g (1.06 lb / 17.00 oz)142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.9 x 6.2 x 5.7"6.3 x 5.6 x 1.8"
      Package Weight2.3 lb0.8 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
      Battery PackNP-BX1
      Battery Life270 shots250 shots
      Internal Storage220 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec)Yes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


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