Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Mid-size Travel Camera

For traveling, it is useful to have a mid-size camera. Something with a good zoom lens, but smaller than a big DSLR. This is in addition to a small pocket camera (or cameraphone) that you just keep in your pocket. I have a Sony DSC-H5, which I like, except that it takes AA batteries - I want a lithium ion battery instead, so I can recharge whenever I want. I'm also considering the smallest DSLR for this purpose - the Olympus E-420. Camera specifications are from dpreview.com.
Sony DSC-H5Nikon Coolpix P80Olympus E-420 w/Zuiko 12-60 lens
Megapixels7.110.110
Sensor Size1/2.5"1/2.33"4/3"
Zoom (35mm eq)36 - 432 (11.4x)28 - 486 (12.8x)24 - 120 (5x)
Image StabilizationLensSensorDigital?
Max Aperturef/2.8 - f/3.7f/2.8 - f/4.0f/2.8 - f/4.0
Shutter30 sec - 1/1000 secUnknown60 sec (+ Bulb) - 1/4000 sec
Built-in Flashpop-upYespop-up
Aperture PriorityYesYesYes
Shutter PriorityYesYesYes
Movie ClipsVGA 30 fps640x480 30 fpsNo
Self-timer10 sec3 sec or 10 sec2 sec or 12 sec
Memory CardMS Duo / Pro DuoSD/MMC/SDHCCF
RAWNoNoYes
LCD3.0", 230,000 pixels2.7", 230,000 pixels2.7", 230,000 pixels
Battery2xAALithium IonLithium Ion
Weight490g405g440g + 575g = 1015g
Dimensions108 x 81 x 92110 x 79 x 78130 x 91 x ~145

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