Sony DSC-P5 Review
Review based on a production Cyber-shot DSC-P5
The DSC-P5 is Sony's latest update to their range, joining (and soon replacing) the DSC-P1 on which its based. Those observant will have already noticed it's carrying the new '3.2 megapixel' notation which is in compliance with the new JCIA effective megapixel guidelines. The new DSC-P5 is almost 40 g (1 oz) lighter than the P1 it's also a little thinner, both of these facts are thanks to the new InfoLithium C NP-FC10 battery.
The DSC-P5 is one of two new 'P' cameras announced at the same time. The DSC-P3 is virtually identical to the P5 apart from its lower 1920 x 1440 resolution and fixed 36 mm equiv. focal length lens and lower price of $499. Many parts of this review will apply to both cameras.
Sony DSC-P5 compared to Sony DSC-P1
| Sony DSC-P5 | Sony DSC-P1 | |
| CCD | 1/1.8" 3.3 megapixels | 1/1.8" 3.3 megapixels |
| A/D converter | 14 bit | 12 bit |
| Image sizes | 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360 (3:2),
1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 |
2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360 (3:2),
1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 |
| Lens | 3 x optical zoom 39 - 117 mm equiv. (F2.8 - F5.6 ) |
3 x optical zoom 39 - 117 mm equiv. (F2.8 - F5.3) |
| AF Illuminator | Yes | No |
| Manual Focus | Yes, 5 distances | No |
| ISO | Auto, 100, 200, 400 | Auto |
| Program AE modes | Twilight | Four: Twilight, Twilight+, Landscape, Portrait |
| Flash range | 0.5 - 2.8 m (1.6 - 9.2 ft) | 0.3 - 2.0 m (1.0 - 6.5 ft) |
| Burst mode | Yes, 2 frames | No |
| MPEG EX | Yes | No |
| Battery | InfoLithium C, NP-FC10 (2.4 Wh) | InfoLithium S, NP-FS11 (4.1 Wh) |
| Dimensions | 113 x 53 x 36 mm (4.4 x 2.1 x 1.4 in) |
113 x 53 x 44 mm (4.4 x 2.1 x 1.7 in) |
| Volume | 216 cm3 | 264 cm3 |
| Weight (inc. batt) | 214 g (7.8 oz) | 250 g (8.8 oz) |
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