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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 [S]ave

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-CM1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
BrandPanasonicSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.sony.com/
Model numberCM1DSC-G3
Camera formatOtherUltra Compact
Release year (year)20152009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)135102
Width (mm)2119
Height (mm)6862
Weight (g)204198
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Super HAD
Effective megapixels (MP)20.110.1
Sensor format1 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)116.1628.07
Sensor width (mm)13.26.17
Sensor height (mm)8.84.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.411.69
Aspect ratio3:24:3, 3:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1824 x 1824(3.3 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2432 x 1824(4.4 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 2592(6.7 mp 1:1)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3456 x 2592(9.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3888 x 2592(10.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4864 x 3648(17.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5472 x 3080(16.9 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)101.6
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 640x480
  • 640x640
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)30-
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 with stereo sound-
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC ELMARIT; 6 elements in 5 groups (3 Aspherical Lenses / 6 Aspherical Surfaces)Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens (Internal); 12 elements in 10 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.0035.00 - 140.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.007.00
Zoom ratio (x)14
Aperture range (f)0.09 - 0.360.10 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)10-
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 1.32
  • 1.41
  • 2.0
  • 2
  • 2.83
  • 4
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face Detection, Tracking, 23-area, 1-areaContrast Detection, 9-points
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDLCD
Focus peaking+-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)4.73.5
Rear display resolution (dots)6,220,800921,600
Touchscreen+-
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,800-
Minimum iso (native)125-
Iso settingsAuto, i.ISO, 100*, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400,12800, 25600* (* Extended ISOs)Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature (white balance adjustment)
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set (manual)
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash wb
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/16000 - 601/1000 - 1
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, SpotMulti-pattern
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesScene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue SkyEasy Shooting, High Sensitivity,Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Hi-speed Shutter
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • always on
  • auto
  • digital red-eye removalable available
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow synch
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 0.6 - 5.3mISO Auto: Approx.0.08-Approx.4.3m (Approx.0.26
Usable memory types
  • microsd
  • microsdhc
  • microsdx
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
-
Included memory (MB)16,0004,000
Included memory type-Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC+-
Bluetooth+-
Built-in gps+-
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack+-
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • micro usb
  • mutli-use connector
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)-1.87
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)101.6
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)5-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)10-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)3-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)-0.31
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.39
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.01
Startup time (s)-2.6
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-5.4
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300200
Battery form factorProprietary 3.8v 2600mAhProprietary InfoLITHIUM D type 3.6V
Usable battery types
  • internal lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary internal Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary InfoLITHIUM Lithium-ion rechargea
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included--
Internal charging supported+-
Software
Included software-
  • sony cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresAndroid 4.4(KitKat) OS; Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974AB) processor; 2GB RAMWi-Fi enabled with world's first built-in web browser, Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, Smile Shutter



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