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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-H55Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
BrandSonyPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberDSC-H55DMC-FH20
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20102010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)103100
Width (mm)2928
Height (mm)5857
Weight (g)198159
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony-
Effective megapixels (MP)14.114.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.2
Sensor width (mm)6.176.13
Sensor height (mm)4.554.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.431.42
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)-1.5
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG-4QuickTime Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionComponent-
Lens and Optics
LensSony Lens G; 10 elements in 7 groups, including 4 asphericLEICA DC VARIO, 9 elements in 7 groups, 3 Aspherical
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 250.0028.00 - 224.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.005.00 - 40.00
Zoom ratio (x)108
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.290.06 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)550
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 67
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: 9-point / center / spotContrast Detection: Face / 9 pt / 1 pt
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,400230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-16
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 301/1600 - 60
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, center-weighted, spotIntelligent Multiple
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesHigh Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Advanced Sports, Gourmet, PetPortrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: 0.25 - 4.1m / 0.82 - 13.5 ft (W), 1.0 - 2.6m / 3.28 - 8.53 ft (T)0.6 - 5.8m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 3.2m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)4540
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • multi-terminal (av(sd/hd component)/usb/dcin)
  • dc input (optional dc coupler required)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)3.082.39
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-1.5
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.360.66
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.360.88
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.020.01
Startup time (s)2.21.7
Flash cycle time, full power (s)74
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)310300
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BG1Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 3.6v
  • 740mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary 3.6V, 740mAh Lithium-ion rechargea
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • picture motion browser portable (pc/mac)
  • sony cdrom (picture motion browser (pc)
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 5.0 edition
  • quicktime
Os compatibility
  • mac osx v 10.4+
  • windows xp/vista/7
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, 720p HD Movies, Sweep Panorama, HDR, HD Component Video Output. Available in black and silver.Optical Image Stabilization, Intelligent Auto, 720p HD movies. Available in Silver, Black, Red and Violet.



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