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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 [S]ave

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-H70Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
BrandSonyPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberDSC-H70DMC-FH20
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20112010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)102100
Width (mm)2928
Height (mm)5857
Weight (g)192159
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony Super HAD-
Effective megapixels (MP)16.114.1
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)1.341.42
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)
  • 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 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
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)11.5
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (MPEG-4)QuickTime Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensSony Lens G; 10 elements in 7 groups, 4 aspheric elementsLEICA 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)0.08 - 0.290.06 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)550
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 72
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: 9-area with face detection / 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)230,000230,000
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
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • one push
  • 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 modesiAuto, High Sensitivity, Soft snap, Landscape, Twilight Portrait, Twilight, Gourmet, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Pet, Soft SkinPortrait, 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
  • red-eye reduction: on/off/auto
  • slow syncro
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: Approx. 0.25 - 3.6m (W) / Approx. 1.0 - 2.3m (T)0.6 - 5.8m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 3.2m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2740
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)
  • multiuse terminal (av(sd)/usb)
  • dc input (optional dc coupler required)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)3.32.39
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)11.5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)3-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.390.66
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.420.88
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.010.01
Startup time (s)2.31.7
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.64
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)145300
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
  • pmp portable
  • windows picture motion browser ver 5.3
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 5.0 edition
  • quicktime
Miscellaneous
Notes and features10x optical zoom in a compact camera body;Take breathtaking images in Sweep Panorama modeOptical Image Stabilization, Intelligent Auto, 720p HD movies. Available in Silver, Black, Red and Violet.



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