Comparisons / Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V

Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V [S]ave

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5VPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
BrandSonyPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberDSC-HX5VDMC-FH20
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20102010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)103100
Width (mm)2928
Height (mm)5857
Weight (g)200159
Waterproof--
SuccessorSony DSC-HX9V-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony Exmor R-
Effective megapixels (MP)10.214.1
Sensor format1/2.4 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)27.0528.2
Sensor width (mm)5.926.13
Sensor height (mm)4.574.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.621.42
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 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 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)101.5
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD/MPEG-4QuickTime Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI, Component-
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
  • 57
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-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, 125, 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 modesEasy, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Advanced Sports ShootingPortrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1
Self timer (s)
  • 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: 0.05 - 3.8m (W), 1.0 - 2.6m (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-connector (av[sd/hd component)/hdmi/usb/dcin)
  • dc input (optional dc coupler required)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.532.39
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)101.5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)10-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.30.66
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.350.88
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.51-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.010.01
Startup time (s)2.21.7
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6.14
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
  • music transfer (pc/mac))
  • picture motion browser portable (pc/mac)
  • sony cdrom (picture motion browser (pc)
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 5.0 edition
  • quicktime
Os compatibility
  • mac osx v 10.3+
  • windows xp/vista/7
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresExmor-R CMOS sensor, Optical Image Stabilization, HD Movies (AVCHD or MPEG-4), Dolby-Digital Stereo AudioOptical Image Stabilization, Intelligent Auto, 720p HD movies. Available in Silver, Black, Red and Violet.



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